Anguilla’s intriguing bid for self determination is again brought into focus with the release of yet another commemorative stamp issue; “Anguilla Revolutionary Coins” on 28th February, 2012. This bold aspect of a peoples’ resolve in 1967 to emphatically prove to the world their intention to rid themselves of an oppressive administration imposed byBritainis being further documented on a set of four postage stamps which feature coins ofMexicoandPanamaoverprinted “Anguilla Liberty Dollar”. Completing this historic set of stamps are coins featuring revolutionary leader, James Ronald Webster andAnguilla’s Court of Arms.
The Anguilla Philatelic Bureau is delighted to present this interesting four denomination set as its first release for 2012, and is particularly pleased to share with its many clients and collectors at large this salient aspect of the 1967 Anguilla uprising. This unique philatelic offering will certainly bring additional value to any collection given its historic theme and detailed reproduction.
Sets are available at EC $8.05 and First Day Covers at EC $10.05. All are encouraged to take full advantage by securing sets or First Day Covers of this historic philatelic issue.
Management
AnguillaGeneral Post Office
– Press Release
(Published without editing by The Anguillian newspaper.)
