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The United Kingdom was the first country to issue postage stamps. Since no other country issued stamps at the time, there was no need for the UK to name itself. The UK continues to issue stamps without a country name.
But every stamp of Great Britain includes at least a profile of the current ruler, currently Queen Elizabeth II.
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Do stamps have words on them?
Most postage stamps have words on them. The name of the country of issue has to appear on the stamp, except for Great Britain.
Which country does not have the name of the country on a stamp?
Great Britain does not have their name on their postage stamps. They do all have a picture, sometimes small, of the reigning monarch at the time of issue.
When were postage stamps first used?
Great Britain issues stamps without a country name. Being the first country to issue stamps, it didn't need one. Since then, all of their stamps have shown a picture of the ruling monarch on them.
Which country does not have its name printed on the postal stamp?
Great Britain does not print their name on their postage stamps. The name of the country is not mentioned because United Kingdom was the first country in the world to start postage stamps. However, all of the postage stamps have at minimum a silhouette of the current Queen (or King).
Which country uses the name Hellas on its stamps?
Greece
What country is the only one that issues stamps without the name of the country on them?
Britain is the only country in the Postal Union that doesn't have to have it's name or ID on the stamps. They all do have a picture of the Queen's head on them. Great Britain issued the first postage stamps in 1840. Because of their color, they are referred to as "One Penny Blacks." They were quickly replaced with the "One Penny Reds" because it was too hard to see the cancellations on the black version.
Which country uses the name Magyar on it's stamps?
Hungary
What country didn't write on stamps?
Great Britain does not print its name on stamps. However, they do all feature a silhouette or picture of the current monarch.
What is a postage stamp country?
"Postage stamp countries" are tiny countries "the size of postage stamps" but that is not how they got that name. These countries issue postage stamps as a source of revenue. Most of their stamps are bought by worldwide stamp collectors rather than being used for delivering domestic mail. Four European postage stamp countries are: • Liechtenstein • Luxembourg • Monaco • San Marino
What does the word EIRE mean on a postage stamp?
Usually, words on stamps refer to the name of the country in the native language, or the name of the unit of money the stamp is worth. Is this case, it refers to the name of the country. The native language of Ireland is Gaelic. And while most Irish people speak English, the stamps contain the traditional Gaelic word for "Ireland." That is why the word "Eire" is found on Irish stamps.
What European country uses its Latin name Helvetia on stamps?
Switzerland - official name: CH, confoederatio helvetica
Which country does not put its name on its stamp Austria or united kingdom?
Traditionally, the UK does not put its name on its stamps but always has an image of the reigning Monarch.
