The Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II marked the 25th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. It was celebrated with large-scale parties and parades throughout the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth throughout 1977, culminating in June with the official “Jubilee Days”, held to coincide with the Queen’s Official Birthday.
Details
- Date of Issue: 7 February 1977
- Date Withdrawn:
- Date Invalidated:
- Designer: Gyula László Vasarhelyi
- Printer: Impression Cartor S.A. 61300 L’Aigle France
- Process: Lithography
- Paper:
- Watermark: Multiple Crown CA Diagonal (sideways)
- Perf: 12 (comb)
- Cylinders: Printed in four panes, separated by horizontal and vertical gutters, and guillotined between vertical gutter for distribution.
- 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E : 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E (21c) [upper left ; lower left]
- 2E 2D 2C 2B 2A : 4E 4D 4C 4B 4A (21c) [upper right : lower right]
- 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F : 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F (8c, 16c, 40c) [upper left ; lower left]
- 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F : 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F (16c) [upper right : lower right]
- 2F 2E 2D 2C 2B 2A : 4F 4E 4D 4C 4B 4A (8c, 40c) [upper right : lower right]
- Sheet:
- Quantity:
Subjects
- 8c – Queen Beneath Canopy
- 16c – Crowning
- 21c – Taking the Oath
- 40c – Queen with Sceptre & Orb
- 85c – Miniature Sheet
First Day Covers (Official)
The stamp issue was released on 7 February 1977. However, first day covers were marked as 22 February 1977. The reason for this is unknown.
