Prior to the establishment of the territory in 1962, stamps were issued for the South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, and Graham Land as parts of the Falkland Islands Dependencies.
The first issue in 1963 was a beautifully engraved set of 15 values, ranging from ½d to £1 featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and various scenes of activity in the Antarctic.
To mark the 60th Anniversary 4 se-tenant pairs are being released focusing on the modes of transport featured in the original series. Each pair includes both an original artwork from the 1963 series (from which the engravings were then developed) together with a more modern depiction of the subject matter.
The two 74p pairs feature the DHC-2 Beaver aircraft and the RRS John Biscoe. The 80p pairs feature the DHC-3 Otter aircraft and a Sno-Cat. The FDC includes depictions of some of the original 1963 stamps.
| Technical Details | |
| Values | 2 x 74p pairs, 2 x 80p pairs |
| Designer | Bee Design |
| John Biscoe Photograph | Martin White, British Antarctic Survey |
| Printer | Cartor Security Printing |
| Process | Lithography |
| Stamp Size | 42 x 28mm |
| Perforation | 13 ¼ x 13 ½ per 2cms |
| Sheet Layout | 10 (5 pairs) |
| Release date | 19 November, 2023 |
| Production Co-ordination | Creative Direction (Worldwide) Ltd |
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