Penny Black
The world's first postage stamp
The Penny Black, the world’s first postage stamp, was issued in the United Kingdom on May 1, 1840. Featuring a portrait of Queen Victoria, it changed the way mail was sent by introducing prepaid postage. This small stamp marked the beginning of modern postal systems worldwide.
- Global Release
- First Release Feb 27, 2024
- Apr 28 → May 1 Annually
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny_Black
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