Royal Mail has today revealed images of 10 new stamps being issued to celebrate the James Bond film franchise and the release of the 25th Bond film, No Time To Die.
Royal Mail James Bond Stamps Revealed
Each of the 10 stamps released on March 17 will take inspiration form the classic opening title sequence and will feature six actors who have played James Bond.
Another four stamps will celebrate Q Branch’s most well-known vehicles.
These special stamps will reveal hidden features of each gadget under a UV light.
Spanning almost 60 years James Bond is the longest-running film franchise of all time and these stamps look incredible.
The most British way to celebrate the nation’s favourite secret agent.
A presentation set of all 10 stamps will be available for £12.20. Other products within the range can be purchased here.
Royal Mail spokesperson Philip Parker said:
“James Bond is a British icon, recognised throughout the world for decades. It’s fitting our new stamps celebrate the six Bonds with stylish and evocative designs.”
The Royal Mail James Bond Stamp Collection
Casino Royale (2006)
The sixth Bond (Daniel Craig) joined the series in 2006 and brought a whole new dimension to the character.
Casino Royale shot up the ranks as one of the best Bonds of all time and Casino Royale one of the best bond films of all time to match. A breathtaking film!
GoldenEye (1995)
Pierce Brosnan (Bond) and Judi Dench (M) take a stand against a former agent who theatre’s the world with a new super-weapon named Goldeneye.
The Living Daylights (1987)
Timothy Dalton takes on the Bond mantle in this thrilling, lightning-paced adventure.
Drawing inspiration from real-life East-West defections. Bond defeats Soviet General Geoorgi Kosov and a rogue US arms dealer called Whitaker.
Live And Let Die (1973)
In Roger Moore’s first film as James Bond, 007 travels to Harlem, New Orleans and the Caribbean to investigate the mysterious Dr Kananga, known as Mr Big.
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)
The film-makers unveil a new Bond (George Lazenby) and the adventurous Tracy Di Vicenzo (Diana Rigg) in a story that sees Bond marry.
SPECTRE is bidding to blackmail world powers via biological warfare. Bond defeats Blofeld but is left devastated when his bride, Tracy, is killed down on their wedding day.
Goldfinger (1964)
The third film starring Sean Connery and the first time we see the beautiful Aston Martin DB5 on screen.
Gold smuggler Auric Goldfinger is introduced and Bond (with the help of Pussy Galore) take on Goldfinger together.
Lotus Esprit Submarine – The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Little Nellie – You Only Live Twice (1967)
Bell-Textron Jet Pack – Thunderball (1965)
Aston Martin DB5 – Skyfall (2012)
Overall
For more than 50 years Royal Mail’s Special Stamp program has commemorated anniversaries and celebrated events relevant to UK heritage and life.
It almost seems a shame to use these stamps as they look absolutely incredible.
