Upper Rock Nature Reserve

About Upper Rock Nature Reserve Gibraltar – The Gibraltar Upper Rock Nature Reserve is a protected nature reserve on the upper part of the Rock of Gibraltar that covers over 40% of its land area. It was established as theRead More

#TBT – 100 Years of Powered Flight

Gibraltar – The set celebrates 100 years of powered flight. The stamps feature the Wright Flyer (Kitty Hawk) airplane, flown by Orville Wright, officially the first powered flight on 17th December 1903, recognized by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale as “theRead More

Military Heritage

Gibraltar – The Convent – The official residence of the Governor of Gibraltar since 1728. It was originally a convent of Franciscan friars, hence its name, and was completed in 1531. The dining room at the Convent has the most extensiveRead More

Diana

Gibraltar – From her engagement to the Prince of Wales in 1981 until her death in 1997, Diana was a major presence on the world stage, often described as the “world’s most photographed woman”. She was noted for her compassion, style,Read More

RAF Squadrons II

#TBT Gibraltar – 43 Squadron ‘Gloria Finis’ 43 Squadron was formed in 1916 as part of the Royal Flying Corps. It saw distinguished service during two world wars, producing numerous ‘Aces”.  The squadron covered the Dunkirk retreat and fought in the BattleRead More

2017 £100 Banknote

Gibraltar – HM Government of Gibraltar has issued a new £100 banknote, designed and printed byDe La Rue on its Safeguard® polymer substrate, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sir Joshua Hassan, Gibraltar’s first Chief Minister. ThisRead More

House of Windsor Centenary

Gibraltar – The House of Windsor is the royal house of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. The dynasty is of German paternal descent and was originally a branch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, itself derivedRead More

Referendum 50th Anniversary

Gibraltar – The Gibraltar sovereignty referendum of 1967 was held on 10 September 1967, in which Gibraltarian citizens were asked whether they wished to pass under Spanish sovereignty, with Gibraltarians keeping their British citizenship and a special status for GibraltarRead More

Banknotes

We are happy to say we now have banknotes available on WOPA! In this following section you will find a variety of different banknotes  from Gibraltar containing different values. GIBRALTAR – The first Bank Notes issued in Gibraltar date back to 1914. These BankRead More

Christmas 2016 50p Coin

Gibraltar – The 2016 Christmas 50p coin depicts a christmas tree, and the obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is sold in uncirculated mint condition and has a diameter of 27mm

2016 50p Barbary Macaque

Gibraltar – NEW 2016 50 pence coin.(issued in June 2017) The 2016 50p coin depicts a barbary macaque, and the obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is sold in uncirculated mint condition and has a diameter of 27mm SoldRead More

2016 £1 Dragon Tree

Gibraltar – 2016 £1 Dragon Tree (Issued June 2017) The 2016 £1 coin depicts a Dragon Tree, and the obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II. The Dragon Tree on the coin can be found in the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens. The coinRead More

HMS Gibraltar

Gibraltar – Seven different ships fr om the British Royal Navy have been named aft er Gibraltar “HMS Gibraltar”.The set of seven stamps depict: 22p – HMS Gibraltar was an Edgar-class cruiser launched in 1892, made into a depot shipRead More

HM Queen Elizabeth’s 70th Wedding Anniversary

Gibraltar – Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip were married at 11:30 GMT on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey, London. 70 years laterGibraltar is honoured to issue this set of stamps depicting images from their special day. Princess Elizabeth wasRead More

Accession 65th Anniversary

Gibraltar – During 1951, George VI’s health declined and Elizabeth frequently stood in for him at public events. When she toured Canada and visited President Harry S. Truman in Washington, D.C., in October 1951, her private secretary, Martin Charteris, carried aRead More