A dependent territory of the UK, also claimed by Argentina - Location: Southern South America, islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, east of southern Argentina
The Philatelic Bureau is located on the ground floor of the Town Hall.
Besides operating a stamp business for the Falkland Islands, the Philatelic Bureau is also the selling agent for the stamps and covers produced for the British Antarctic Territories ( although little input is afforded in the design and production of these stamps ). The Bureau also assists the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands with the design, production and sale of the stamps and covers. The covers produced for these territories are cancelled within the territories concerned.
Opening Hours The Bureau is open at the following times: Monday to Friday - 0800 hrs to 1200 hrs, 1315 hrs to 1630 hrs, except on Public Holidays unless tourist ships are in Stanley whereupon the office will be opened if required. Most tourist vessels visiting Stanley are also visited by members of staff and sales promoted.
Overseas Agencies: The Philatelic Bureau promotes the sale of its stamps abroad primarily with the help of the
Crown Agents Stamp Bureau in Surrey, UK. The Crown Agents Stamp Bureau also assists with the printing of the stamps by commissioning the printers concerned (through a tender process) and the eventual delivery of the stamps to the Islands.
Crown Agents also assist in researching topics for inclusion in any design if requested.
