Children design new stamps in Guernsey marking coronavirus outbreak

Two new sets of commemorative stamps, designed by schoolchildren, are to be issued by Guernsey Post to reflect the positive things to come out of the coronavirus pandemic.

Eight stamps, collectively entitled #GuernseyTogether, featuring colourful rainbow designs will go into circulation.

They were created by Kahlan Marriott (Age 5), Olivia Le Tissier, (Age 6), Alexis Drummy (Age 8), Danny King (Age 8), Joe De Carteret (Age 10), Lily-Ella O'Brien (Age 10), Oliver Blake (Age 11) and Phoebe (Age 13).

Many of the designs from children in Guernsey feature rainbows Credit: Guernsey Post
The designs by some of the older children feature emergency services workers Credit: Guernsey Post

Continuing the colourful theme, the #AlderneySpirit set features designs by Eli Maurice (Age 7), Grace Chapman (Age 7), Isla Cauvain (Age 7) and Hollie Maurice (Age 9).

As well as rainbows, the designs from Alderney also include references to family life Credit: Guernsey Post

Judges from the Guernsey Arts Commission chose the winning designs from more than 200 competition entries. They have now been given royal approval by the Queen.

It is the fourth time in Guernsey Post's 50 year history that children from the Bailiwick have been invited to design stamps

Judges from the Guernsey Arts Commission chose the winning designs from more than 200 competition entries. The children whose designs were chosen will each receive a £100 voucher and a complimentary set of stamps.

All proceeds from the sale of the stamps will be split equally between various charities:

  • The Guernsey Covid-19 Response Appeal

  • The Social Investment Fund’s Covid-19 Community Charity Appeal

  • Alderney’s Helping Hand Appeal

The stamps have now been given royal approval by the Queen and will be available on 19 August from Guernsey Post Offices and from the Philatelic Bureau (Guernsey Stamps).