World Heptathlon Champion Jessica Ennis launches the London 2012-themed stamps
The first set of London 2012-themed stamps went on sale today(22 October ’09).
Designed by top artists and illustrators, they feature 10 Olympic and Paralympic sports, including Athletics, Aquatics, Equestrian and Boccia.
The stamps were launched by Jessica Ennis, World Heptathlon Champion 2009; Nick Gillingham, double Olympic medallist; and Gregory Parker, 11-year old Swimming hopeful ranked first in his county and trained by Gillingham.
There will be further issues of sports stamps in 2010 and 2011, alongside first day covers, presentation packs and other commemorative products.
The stamps are available to buy on the Royal Mail website.
