Great Britain Queen Elizabeth II Machin Definitive

Great Britain · 1967 ·

This stamp is part of the iconic Machin series, the definitive stamp series of Great Britain featuring a bas-relief sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin. The simple, elegant design has been in continuous use since 1967, making it one of the most reproduced works of art in history. The design's longevity is a testament to its classic and timeless appeal.

Introduced in 1967 to replace the Wilding series, the Machin definitives coincided with Britain's transition to decimal currency in 1971 and have been a constant feature of British mail for over half a century.