Royal Mail has this week revealed its Christmas 2021 stamps, featuring scenes of the Nativity, exclusively illustrated by the internationally renowned artist, Jorge Cocco.
The illustrations warmly reflect the Biblical story of the Nativity from the Annunciation through to the journey of the Magi and the birth of Christ.
The six designs, portraying the Nativity, are reflective of Cocco’s modern style of painting – ‘sacrocubism’ – illustrating sacred events through post-cubist art.
Cocco’s work has won numerous awards and been acquired by important collectors. His work has been exhibited by 16 museums throughout the world.
Royal Mail also worked with Dr Andrew Davison Starbridge Associate Professor in Theology and Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge on the stamp issue.
David Gold, Director of External Affairs & Policy, Royal Mail, said:
“For many, the launch of our annual Christmas stamps marks the start of their festive planning. We hope that people will appreciate these beautiful illustrations of the Christmas Story, and that they will be encouraged to post their cards and parcels early this year.”
This year a limited number of Christmas stamps will feature barcodes. The addition will ensure that each barcoded stamp can be uniquely identified, which will pave the way for innovative customer services in the future.
The stamps are on sale now and are available at www.royalmail.com/christmas2021, by phone on 03457 641 641 or from your local Post Offices.
Useful Information: Royal Mail delivering at Christmas
Parcel Collect:
Royal Mail’s Parcel Collect service is a convenient way to send parcels or returns this Christmas. With this service, postmen and postwomen collect parcels and returns from customers while they carry out their daily round. As well as offering even higher levels of convenience, the move enables online sellers and online shoppers to mail or return a pre-paid item by post from the comfort of their own home. Royal Mail’s Parcel Postboxes are another option for sending parcels or return items.
Shop Early and Post Early for Christmas:
Royal Mail is encouraging customers to order their online gifts and shopping well in advance, and to post their festive greetings early, to help its postmen and women deliver the bumper festive mailbag. Its latest recommended posting dates for mail to arrive in time for Christmas are:
UK latest recommended posting dates for Christmas 2021 are:
Saturday 18 December
2nd Class
2nd Class Signed For
Royal Mail 48®
Tuesday 21 December
1st Class
1st Class Signed For
Royal Mail 24®
Thursday 23 December
Special Delivery Guaranteed®
Further information is available at www.royalmail.com/greetings
