Nigel Mansell, a legendary figure in Formula 1 racing, has indeed been honored with various commemorative stamps. These stamps celebrate his contributions to motorsport and his notable achievements. Here is some detailed information about these stamps:
Features of Nigel Mansell Racing Stamps
- Portraits of Nigel Mansell:
- Stamps often feature high-quality images of Nigel Mansell, depicting him in various stages of his racing career. These portraits capture his determination and iconic mustache.
- Historic Racing Moments:
- Significant moments from Mansell’s career are highlighted, such as his championship victories and memorable races. This might include his 1992 Formula 1 World Championship win with Williams.
- Racing Cars:
- Stamps may showcase the different cars he drove, particularly the Williams FW14B, which he used during his championship-winning season. These images highlight the technological evolution of Formula 1 cars.
Great Britain:
- In 1992, the Royal Mail issued a set of 4 stamps celebrating Nigel Mansell’s Formula 1 World Championship victory.
- The stamps showed Mansell’s red Williams-Renault car in various racing poses and carried values of 24p, 33p, 41p and 64p.
- The stamps were designed by Jeffrey Calvert and printed in lithography.
Isle of Man:
- In 1993, the Isle of Man Post Office issued a single £1 stamp honoring Nigel Mansell as the 1992 F1 champion.
- The stamp featured a head-and-shoulders portrait of Mansell in his racing overalls against a backdrop of racing cars.
Jersey:
- Jersey issue stamps specifically for Mansell in 2013 celebrating British motorsports champions.
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