The United Kingdom has a long and rich history as an inventive nation. The Inventive Britain stamp issue celebrates this vital and creative aspect of the national character with eight key inventions of the past century in a range of disciplines and applications, from materials to medicine.
Carbon Fibre, £1.28.
Catseyes, 81p.
Colossus, 1st class.
DNA Sequencing, £1.47.
Fibre Optics, 81p.
i-Limb, £1.47.
Stainless Steel, £1.28.
Word Wide Web, 1st class.
The stamps are available online by phone on 03457 641 641 and in 8,000 Post Offices throughout the UK. Stamps can be bought individually or as a set in a Presentation Pack for £6.90.
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