Why is ther a picture of the queen on every stamp?

Answer 1

Queen Victoria was the reigning Monarch of the British Empire when postage stamps were first introduced, so it was a certainty that should would appear on British postage stamps. The "Penny Black" is considered the first ever postage stamp. It was introduced by the British for entirely internal use in 1840. It was called the "Penny Black" because it was black and it cost one penny. The only design was Queen Victoria's head. Other denominations (and colours) were introduced once the idea caught on internationally. The portrait of Queen Victoria was taken from a medal by William Wyon, as adapted in a sketch by Henry Corbould. It was engraved by Frederick Heath and recess-printed by Perkins Bacon & Co.

Answer 2

Queen Victoria was the reigning British Monarch from 1837 to 1901. Subsequently, she appeared on the front of all British Coins from 1838 to 1901 inclusive.

It is the practice of Britain and many other countries with a "royal" head of state, to place an image of the reigning King or Queen on their currenecy for the duration of their reign.

Answer 3

Because all stamps of the United Kingdom have had a picture or silhouette of the reigning monarch on them. Great Britain was the first country to issue postage stamps and they featured Queen Victoria on them. The rule has remained in place since the 1850's.

Answer 4

There is not.

There is a picture of Queen Elizabeth II, as the reigning monarch, on UK and Commonwealth stamps