Machin Series Is Key to British Philately

The Machin series is a definitive postage stamp of the United Kingdom, issued since 1967. It was designed by Arnold Machin and features a side profile of Queen Elizabeth II. The Machin series is one of the most popular and widely collected postage stamps in the world.

The Machin series was first issued on 5 June 1967, to replace the Wilding series. The Wilding series was designed by Dorothy Wilding and featured a frontal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The Machin series was initially issued in 10 denominations, from 1d to 10s. The series has since been expanded to include over 50 denominations, from 1p to £5.

The Machin series has been used on a wide variety of postal items, including letters, postcards, and parcels. The series has also been used on a number of special issues, such as the Millennium stamps and the Royal Wedding stamps.

The Machin series is a key part of British philately. The series is popular with collectors around the world and is a valuable addition to any collection of British stamps.