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The Commonwealth of the Bahamas originally inhabited by the Lucayan, a branch of the Arawakan-speaking Taino people, the Bahamas were the site of Columbus’ first landfall in the New World 1492. Although the Spanish never colonized the Bahamas, they shipped the native Lucayans to slavery in Hispaniola.
The Bahamas became a British Crown colony in 1718. After the American War of Independence, thousands of American loyalists, taking their enslaved Africans, moved to the Bahamas, where the Americans set up a plantation economy.
After Britain abolished the international slave trade in 1807, the Royal Navy resettled many free Africans liberated from illegal slave ships in the Bahamas during the 19th century.
Slavery in the Bahamas was abolished in 1834.The Bahamas became an independent Commonwealth realm in 1973, retaining Queen Elizabeth II as its Monarch.
The Coronation of King Charles III, Due For Release 7th September 2023
On 6 May 2023, at the age of 73, King Charles III became the oldest monarch to be crowned in British history.
Prince Charles Philip Arthur George was born at Buckingham Palace on 14 November 1948 and became heir apparent (next in line to the throne) at the age of 3 in 1952. He was the first heir to see his mother crowned as Sovereign and went on to become the longest serving Prince of Wales.
He was also the first heir to the throne to earn a university degree. He studied archaeology and anthropology in his first year at the University of Cambridge, switching to history for the remainder of his degree. He also spent a term at the University College of Wales at Aberystwyth (April to June 1969) learning Welsh.
His Majesty obtained his RAF wings as Flight Lieutenant Wales in August 1971 and commanded HMS Bronington in 1976, while serving in the Royal Navy
As Prince of Wales, His Majesty became President or Patron of over 800 charities and initiatives including more than 20 charities that he established himself. Perhaps the most well-known of these is The Prince’s Trust which he started with his Navy severance pay of just over £7000 in 1976. The charity has now supported over one million young people.
He has been a champion of environmental issues for over 50 years, first speaking publicly about his concerns on pollution and plastics and their impact on the natural world in 1970.
His Majesty is an author and a keen painter; having had a watercolour displayed in the Royal Academy's 1987 summer exhibition, after it was submitted anonymously. In 1975, His Majesty became a member of the Magic Circle, and has been a keen equestrian throughout his life, playing polo until 2005.
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Designer Bee Design
Printer Cartor
Process Stochastic lithography
Perforation 13 ¼ x 13 ½ per 2cms
Stamp size 42 x 28mm
Sheet layout 20 (2 x 10)
Release date 7 September, 2023
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50th Anniversary of Independence, Issue Date 6th July 2023
10 July, 1973 marked the culmination of an era of the greatest political advance for the people of The Bahamas since the landfall on these islands by Christopher Columbus in 1492.
After years of struggle by many freedom and justice loving people, Majority Rule had finally come to The Bahamas on 10 January, 1967. It was the point of transition from minority government to Majority Rule and the birth of a modern democracy.
Lynden Pindling of the PLP (The Progressive Liberal Party) became the first black Premier of the Bahamian colony and the drumbeat for independence became louder and louder. In 1968, the title of the position was changed to Prime Minister and a new constitution giving the Bahamas increased control over its own affairs was adopted. Pindling announced that the Bahamas would seek full independence and in 1969 the name Commonwealth of the Bahama Islands was adopted; but upon independence this was changed to The Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
The United Kingdom Government gave the Bahamas its independence by an Order in Council dated 20 June, 1973. The Order came into force on 10 July, 1973, the date that is now celebrated as the country's Independence Day.
On the night of 9 July, 1973, just before midnight, the Union Jack was lowered and the new gold, black and aquamarine coloured Bahamas flag was hoisted at Clifford Park in front of some 50,000 people. Three hundred years of British rule had ended peacefully.
On the night of 9 July, 1973, just before midnight, the Union Jack was lowered and the new gold, black and aquamarine coloured Bahamas flag was hoisted at Clifford Park in front of some 50,000 people. Three hundred years of British rule had ended peacefully.
At mid-morning the following day Prince Charles, now King Charles III, presented Prime Minister Lynden Pindling with the constitutional instruments. Accepting the document on behalf of the Bahamian people the Prime Minister said: “This document will be greatly treasured and carefully preserved. It will be publicly displayed as a constant reminder to living Bahamians and Bahamians yet unborn, that the universal principles embodied therein constitute a sure foundation in which to build a stable, orderly, and flourishing society which will function smoothly and efficiently in a self-regulating peaceful evolution and quiet revolution.”
After five days in The Bahamas the Prince sadly set sail aboard HMS Minerva. On leaving he summed up his visit as follows: “After five such memorable days in the Bahamas, I find myself leaving Nassau with the utmost reluctance. Wherever I have been in the last few days during the independence celebrations I have met with consistent warmth and kindness from everyone and felt instantly at home among such happy people. I would like you to convey my profound gratitude to all those who worked so hard to make the independence celebrations the success they were. This is a good omen for the future happiness and progress of the new Bahamas and I shall watch with interest and affection the development of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Although I have not had time to collect much sand between my toes I leave with enough grains to make me want to return as soon as I can and I also leave with rhythm and warmth in my soul.’
Shortly after independence, Sir Milo Butler was appointed the first Governor-General of The Bahamas (the official representative of Queen Elizabeth II).
Sir Lynden Pindling was Prime Minister of The Bahamas for 25 years. When he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1983, he was the longest-serving elected head of government in the British Commonwealth.
‘We have not travelled long, we have much further to go. But we know where we are going, and with a united people and a gracious God, we will get there.’ Sir Lynden Pindling, 10 July, 1973.
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Design Bee Design
Printer Cartor
Process Stochastic lithography
Perforation 13 ¼ x 13 per 2cms
Stamp size 38 x 30.6mm
Sheet layout 20 (2 x 10)
Release date 6 July, 2023
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Majority Rule 10th January 1967. Released 10th January 2023
15C, 50C, 65C, 70C
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Design Bee Design
Printer Cartor
Process Stochastic lithography
Perforation 13 ¼ x 13 per 2cms
Stamp size 38 x 30.6mm
Sheet layout 20 (2 x 10)
Release date 10 January, 2023
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Junkanoo - Christmas 2022 -Released November 2022.
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15C, 50C, 65C, 70C
Technical details:
Designer Bee Design
Photography Candis Marshall
Printer Cartor Security Printers
Process Stochastic Lithography
Perforation 13 ¼ x 13 ½ per 2cms
Stamp size 42 x 28mm
Sheet Layout 20 (2 x 10)
Release Date 25 November, 2022
Production Coordination Creative Direction (Worldwide) Ltd
STAMP ITEM ORDER NUMBERS
ST012432 Junkanoo - Christmas 2022 Mint SetST012433 Junkanoo - Christmas 2022 CTO SetST012434 Junkanoo - Christmas 2022 FDC
Wetland Birds of the Bahamas
Release Date 15th September 2022
Bahamian Wetlands are very diverse but the most common are mangrove wetlands, lagoons, salinas, salt ponds, and fresh and brackish ponds. Wetlands are teeming with life. They provide food and shelter for many plants and animals, including fish, turtles, insects and birds. Wetland birds have adapted to living in areas where the land joins the water, exposing them to unique and constantly changing conditions. The Inagua National Park is The Bahamas’ Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. Established in 1965, the park covers more than 280 square miles of wetlands on the island of Inagua and is protected and managed by The Bahamas National Trust. The Park is credited with bringing the Flamingo back from the brink of extinction and is a birdwatcher’s paradise, providing habitat for herons, egrets, ducks, cormorants, and of course, flamingos.
50c Neotropic Cormorant Nannopterum brasilianum. Other Names: Olivaceous Cormorant, Double Crested Cormorant.
25”-27”. A large, long-necked waterbird with a long, thick, hooked bill. A yellow skin throat pouch extends back from the bill to a point below the eye: in spring the throat pouch is edged with white feathers. When swimming, most of the body is underwater with the head and neck clearly visible. Ironically, although it is a waterbird, its feathers are not waterproof, so after swimming. it will perch with its wings spread to dry. When flying, the neck is outstretched, the length of the neck and head together are approximately the same length as the tail. The Neotropic Cormorant tends to prefer fresh water to salt. It dives from the water’s surface for live fish and will toss the fish up until it can be swallowed whole, head first. Cormorants nest together in large numbers near fresh water or in mangroves. They are common year-round residents in The Bahamas.
65c American Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber. Other Names: Caribbean Flamingo, West Indian Flamingo
42”- 48”. The flamingo cannot be mistaken for any other with its orange-pink coloration, long pink legs, webbed feet, and thick curved bill unique to the flamingo family. In flight, the long thin neck is outstretched, and the legs trail behind the short tail with black flight feathers easily seen. Young birds are pale white or gray. They inhabit shallow lagoons and coastal estuaries with high salinity. Flamingos are colonial birds, breeding and feeding in large numbers together. They congregate on brackish and saline ponds and lakes which have high quantities of organic matter in the form of crustaceans, worms, and tiny organisms. A colony of approximately 50,000 breed on Lake Rosa in Great Inagua in the Inagua National Park, where they are protected by full time wardens. Smaller flocks can be found on Crooked Island, Acklins, Long Island, Mayaguana and Andros.
70c Least Bittern Ixobrychus Exilis
11”-14”. The Least Bittern is one of the smallest herons in the world. The bird’s underparts and throat are white with light brown streaks. Its face and sides of the neck are light
brown; it has yellow eyes and a yellow bill. Adult males are a glossy greenish-black on the back and crown while the female is glossy brown on these parts. The Least Bittern is an elusive bird. They often straddle reeds and feed from the surface of the water that would be too deep for wading. They mainly eat fish, frogs, crustaceans and insects, which they capture with quick jabs of their bill while climbing through marsh plants. The numbers of these birds have declined in some areas due to loss of habitat. They are more often heard than seen.
$1 Osprey Pandion Haliaetus
21”-24”. A large bird of prey, this bird of prey has dark brown upperparts and a white head and underparts with some barring on the flight feathers and tail. Resident and migratory birds have slightly different head feathers. The migratory race is distinguished by a dark bar behind the eye and down the neck, whereas the resident race has a whiter head with only the trace of a bar behind the eye. Ospreys can be found on inland lakes, along coastlines or near calm bodies of water including mangroves, lagoons, and canals. Ospreys soar and hover over fresh or saltwater, looking for fish. When it finds one, it dives and catches its prey with its talons and, as it flies up, will shake the water from its body. It can often be seen on a high perch near water, tearing its prey of fish with its sharp bill. Ospreys build large, bulky nest of twigs and sticks near water and on high structures (like cell towers) so they can look out. They will reuse their nests from year to year. They nest mainly in the southern Bahamas between April and June but are found throughout The Bahamas.
FDC Great Egret Ardea Alba
35”-42”. The largest white wading bird found in The Bahamas; with bright yellow-orange bill and black legs and feet. Like most herons, it flies with its neck pulled back in a curve close to the body and legs trailing behind. Great Egrets tend to be solitary. They are found
in freshwater wetlands, ponds, grassy marshes, and on the seashore at low tide. They feed on small fish and organisms in the water and sometimes hunt on land for frogs, lizards, and other small prey.
Candis Marshall is a Bahamian artist, writer, photographer, and entrepreneur living in Nassau. She creates work using photography, and discarded materials collected from around the islands. She is known for her work as a tyre artist, writer, and youth empowerment activist. Marshall uses her work to educate and inform others about the importance of environmental sustainability and to offer possible community solutions to local environmental issues. This has been her mission for more than a decade. This collection of wetland birds is another example of what she hopes will bring awareness to what needs to be preserved for the next generation and why it needs to be preserved. For more information about the artist follow the link below.
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Technical details:
Designer Bee Design
Photography Candis Marshall
Printer Cartor Security Printers
Process Stochastic Lithography
Perforation 13 ¼ x 13 ½ per 2cms
Stamp size 42 x 28mm
Sheet Layout 20 (2 x 10)
Release Date 15 September, 2022
Production Coordination Creative Direction (Worldwide) Ltd
STAMP ITEM NUMBERS
ST012420 Wetland Birds Mint SetST012421 Wetland Birds CTO Set
ST012422 Wetland Birds FDC
Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Release Date 17th March 2022
15c Queen Elizabeth II circa late 1950S. Everett Collection / Alamy.
50c Queen Elizabeth ll, wearing a bright orange coat and hat, visits the Royal Academy of Arts in London on March 20, 2018. Anwar Hussein / Alamy
65c Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in the Throne Room Buckingham Palace wearing her magnificent Coronation Dress designed by Norman Hartnell. Pa Images / Alamy
70c Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to HMS Queen Elizabeth at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, ahead of the ship's maiden deployment, May 22, 2021. PA Images / Alamy
S/S A portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, 12th March 1953 by Baron. The Print Collector / Alamy
Technical details:
Design Bee Design
Printer Cartor
Process Stochastic lithography
Perforation 13 ¼ x 13 per 2cms
Stamp size 38 x 30.6mm
Sheet layout 20 (2 x 10)
Souvenir Sheet size 55 x 90mm
Souvenir Sheet stamp 29 x 48mm
Souvenir Sheet Perforation 13 x 13 ¼ per 2cms
Release date 17 March, 2022
Production Coordination Creative Direction (Worldwide) Ltd
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Christmas 2021 - December 2021
The annual Christmas issue from the Bahamas this year features the traditional and familiar symbols of gifts, bells and holly associated with the world famous Junkanoo parades.
Olympic Games - July 2021
The Bahamas’ proud history of participation in the summer Olympic Games continues in 2021 at Tokyo 2020.
The country’s Olympic heritage began in 1948, when it was still a British colony. The 1948 appearance was under the British flag. However, since then, Bahamian athletes have been present in every summer Games, competing for medals under the charter of a Bahamas Olympic Committee. Over a span of 73 years, The Bahamas has been represented in a wide span of disciplines, including athletics, aquatics, boxing, sailing, tennis, and wrestling.
The proud title of Per Capita Olympic Games winner was achieved in 1964, 2000, and 2004. It was only narrowly missed at Games when smaller nations such as Grenada picked up a medal. In this per capita ranking, using the weighted medal point system, the Bahamas was second in 1956, 1996, 2012 and 2016; and third in 2008.
The Bahamas’ early appearances in the Olympics could be considered as the sailing era, where the sport drew most fame and hardware for the country. However, 1992 could be seen as the beginning of the athletics era.
It was in 1992 that the Bahamas won its first medal as an independent nation. The medal was a bronze that was awarded when Frank Rutherford had a third-place finish at the Games in Barcelona. Rutherford’s leap landed him a bronze medal, but it also ignited a new hope for Bahamian athletes. Since then, Bahamian athletes have progressive increased their competitiveness and drive.
All of the Bahamas’ medals since Independence have come through athletics. Early on, there was great momentum in relay events, where men and women’s teams consistently medaled. In more recent times, individual performers have come to the foreground, yielding world leaders in several athletics events.
Tokyo 2020 has been marked by the most sever pandemic in 100 years. The specter of Covd-19 has overshadowed the Games, often leaving doubt of it moving forward. Despite the trepidation, however, there are numerous reasons for optimism for successful outcomes for the Bahamas at the Games. Through it all, with considerable favorites in some events, and its first female chef de mission at the Olympic level, Team Bahamas stands ready for another historic appearance at the summer Olympic Games.
The Athletes
15c Shaunae Miller-Uibo
This sprint sensation heads into the Olympic Games with fine form, as she constantly shatters records and updates her personal best times. The reigning Olympic champion in the 400m had gone unbeaten in the event for more than 25 months before a controversial second place finish at the 2019 World Championships for athletics. Now, back to her winning ways, Miller-Uibo is undefeated in the 400m and 200m for more than 21 months heading into the Games.
25c Steven Gardiner
Ranked by World Athletics as the top 400m athlete for the entire first half of 2021, Steven Gardiner gets stronger with every passing year. He is the reigning World Champion in the 400m, part of the winning 4x400m mixed relay team of the 2017 World Relays, and a bronze medalist of the men’s 4x400m contest at the Rio Olympics. Now, he looks to add to his medal collection in Tokyo.
50c Tynia Gaither
Tynia Gaither approaches her second consecutive Olympic Games with increasing intensity and determination. She has been a national champion in both the 100 and 200m on multiple occasions. She was a finalist in the 200m in the last two World Championships for athletics and the 2018 NACAC championships. She is also a bronze medalist in the 200m at the 2019 Pan American Games. Now, she hopes to medal on the Olympic stage.
65c Jamal Wilson
This veteran high jumper was among the first Bahamians to qualify for Tokyo 2020. He is a former national champion, and a silver medalist of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Wilson heads into his second consecutive Olympic Games, ready to soar across the bar.
70c Joanna Evans
Joanna Evans’ entry to Tokyo 2020 came in dramatic fashion. Just two months before the start of the Games Joanna hit the qualifying time for the 400m freestyle by going up against the event’s world record holder, Katie Ledecky. She finished second to Ledecky in a time of 4:07.33. This was a new national record, breaking the record she had set at the Rio Games. As a result, Evans will appear in her second consecutive Olympic Games.
$1 Pedrya Seymour
Pedrya Seymour’s star is quickly rising in the world of Athletics. She is a former national champion in both the 100m hurdles and 400m hurdles. She is a finalist in the 100m hurdles at the 2019 Pan American Games and the 2016 Olympic Games. She will be in the hunt for hurdles hardware in Tokyo.
Technical details:
Designer Andrew Robinson
Printer Cartor Security Printing
Process Stochastic Lithography
Perforation 13 ½ x 13 ¼ per 2cms
Stamp size 28 x 42mm
Sheet Layout 20 (2 x 10)
Release Date 29 July, 2021
Production Coordination Creative Direction (Worldwide) Ltd
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95th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - April 2021
The Bahamas Post Office takes great pleasure in releasing a set of six stamps in celebration of The Queen’s 95th birthday. The stamps will be released on Her Majesty’s actual birthday, 21 April. Each of the stamps depict key aspects of Her Majesty’s life, from a young Princess, to her Coronation and Marriage as well as managing to enjoy some Leisure time and Pageantry, out and about fulfilling her Royal Duties.
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On her twenty-first birthday, 21 April 1947, Princess Elizabeth was with her parents and younger sister, Princess Margaret, on a tour of South Africa. In a speech broadcast on the radio from Cape Town, the Princess dedicated her life to the service of the Commonwealth. The theme of the stamp issue, “Devoted to your service”, is taken from that speech: “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.”
This special issue is a collaboration between 11 postal administrations which sees the three Crown Dependencies, Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man, join The Bahamas and seven UK Overseas Territories, Ascension Island, British Antarctic Territory, British Virgin Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands, and Tristan da Cunha to mark the birthday of the world’s longest reigning monarch.
Stamps
- 15c Princess. Princess Elizabeth in June 1936 with her dogs at a window of Y Bwthyn Bach, The Welsh House. This was a miniature house presented to her and Princess Margaret Rose by the people of Wales, built in the grounds of the Royal Lodge, Windsor. (Photo by Lisa Sheridan/Studio Lisa/Getty Images).
- 25c Coronation. Queen Elizabeth II returning to Buckingham Palace after her Coronation at Westminster Abbey, London, June 1953. (Colorized black and white print). (Photo by The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images).
- 50c Marriage. Queen Elizabeth II out walking with her husband, Prince Philip in the 1970s. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images).
- 65c Leisure. Queen Elizabeth II walking cross country at the North of Scotland GunDog Association Open Stake Retriever Trials in the grounds of Balmoral Castle, October 1967. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images).
- 70c Pageantry. Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor for the ceremony of the Order of the Garter, 16th June 1986. In medieval times Edward III was so inspired by the tales of King Arthur and the chivalry of the Knights of the Round Table that he set up his own group of knights in 1348. The Noble Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images).
- $1 Royal Duty. Queen Elizabeth II is seen leaving the Easter Matins Service at St George's Chapel, in Windsor Castle on April 24, 2011. (Photo by CHRIS ISON/AFP via Getty Images).
- The FDC features two images of Her Majesty; a contemporary picture of the Queen who is fondly known throughout the world and a beautiful portrait, circa 1929, of the young Princess Elizabeth before it was realised that she would be acceding to the throne. (Photos via Getty Images).
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Designer Bee Design
Printer Cartor Security Printing
Process Lithography
Perforation 13 ¼ x 13 ¼ per 2cms
Stamp size 36 x 36mm
Sheet Layout 10
Release date 21 April, 2021
Production Coordination Creative Direction (Worldwide) Ltd
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Chrismas 2020 - December 2020
Traditionally Christmas is a time to gather family together, to celebrate with friends and to share the festive spirit by reconnecting with those that now live further afield. 2020 has been a year for finding new ways to communicate with each other, but for many the arrival of a thoughtful and traditional Christmas card will be especially appreciated.
This year, as Bahamians prepare to celebrate, we know that things will be very different and this is reflected in our Christmas stamp issue, which both celebrates Christmas and reminds us of the simple things that we can all do to help keep our loved ones safe.
15c With a mask we will stay safe.
It is recommended that you wear masks in public settings around people who don’t live in your household and when you can’t stay 6 feet away from others. Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19 to others. It is important to wear the mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin. Masks should fit snugly against the sides of your face.
50c With social distance we will stay safe.
Social distancing means keeping a safe space between yourself and other people who are not from your household. To practice social or physical distancing, stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people who are not from your household in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
This is so important, even if you or others have no symptoms, because people can spread the virus before they know they are sick. Social distancing is especially important for people who are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
If you are sick or have symptoms consistent with COVID-19, or have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, it is important to stay home and away from other people until it is safe to be around others. Anyone can get and spread COVID-19 so we all have a role to play in slowing the spread and protecting ourselves, our family, and our community.
65c Covering coughs and sneezes we will stay safe
We know that COVID-19 spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, and droplets from their mouth or nose are launched into the air and land in the mouths or noses of people nearby. Ideally you should cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, but if that’s not possible then you should use the inside of your elbow.
70c Washing our hands we will stay safe
It is important to wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially when handling food or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available then you should use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 70% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. It is especially important to avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
This Christmas let’s do everything that we can to keep our loved ones safe right now while we pray for happier times to return.
Technical Details:
Designer Andrew Robinson
Printer Cartor
Process Stochastic Lithography
Perforation 13 ¼ x 13 ½ per 2cms
Stamp size 42 x 28mm
Sheet Layout 20 (2 x 10)
Release date 3 December, 2020
Production Coordination Creative Direction (Worldwide) Ltd
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Medicinal Plants - November 2020
65c Picramnia pentandra – Snake Root – It grows as a large understory shrub especially around caves and sinkholes. The fruits are red and hang in clusters. It is used to increase appetite, as a balancing bitter, reduce back pain, in strengthening teas and as an aphrodisiac.
70c Tabebuia bahamensis – Five Finger – A large shrub to small tree with bright pink to white flowers and palmately compound leaves. Occurring throughout all of The Bahamas it is a common component of both the coppice and pinelands. It is an important part of the bush teas as a tonic and aphrodisiac
$1 Caesalpinia vesicaria – Brasilletto – A small leguminous tree with yellow flowers and bright red fruits. It grows in the central island groups of The Bahamas and has a long history from being used to treat iron deficiency. The bark can be used to extract a rich red dye and helped to support the Eleutheran Adventurers in 1648.
FDC Ambrosia hispida – Bay Gerina – A low growing, coastal dune, sunflower species with grey highly dissected leaves occurring throughout all of the islands. Bahamians have traditionally used it to treat a large range of issues and problems including increasing appetite, colds and flu, as a balancing bitter, to stop diarrhea and other stomach concerns, pain, and high blood pressure.
Technical Details:
Photography Dr Ethan Freid
Designer Bee Design
Printer Cartor
Process Stochastic Lithography
Perforation 13 ¼ x 13 per 2cms
Stamp size 38 x 36mm
Sheet Layout 20 (2 x 10)
Release date 12 November, 2020
Production Coordination Creative Direction (Worldwide) Ltd
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