It marks the first time the King's likeness has been featured on Royal Mail stamps following the death of his mother last September.
New Royal Mail stamps bearing the profile of the King will go on general sale from today - marking a key milestone in the monarch's reign.
The King's image features on first and second class stamps and shows his head and neck in the style of the late Queen, and all British monarchs since Queen Victoria. In keeping with stamp tradition, the King faces to the left - but unlike the Queen's stamp, he is not wearing a crown., of a profile sculpture made by artist Martin Jennings, was used by the Royal Mint to make coins. An image of the sculpture wasIt marks the first time the King's likeness has been featured on stamps following the death of his mother last September.
But some retailers may not be offering the new stamps if stocks featuring the Queen have not completely sold out. The King guided Royal Mail to keep the style consistent and to use up existing stamps featuring the Queen rather than pulping them.
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