UK sport and technology celebrated in new stamp collection

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A brand new set of stamps has been released to celebrate the United Kingdom's achievements in sport and technology. The collection - which has been designed by the Royal Mail - explores the way in which the UK leads the way in "creative excellence" and in having "a strong sense of community spirit."

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There are two sporty stamps. Depictions of football, cricket, Formula One, wheelchair racing and marathon running are featured. They use the taglines "Great Sport" and "Great Community.

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Here is one of the technology stamps. It shows a television studio and microphone. The tagline "Great Creativity" is used. Philip Parker, from the Royal Mail, said: "These colourful stamps are a celebration of these islands and the people who call them home."

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The other technology stamp shows a city skyline and a scientific discovery. It uses the tagline "Great Industry and Innovation." The four stamps are available to buy at the end of January.