Ireland’s first ever Moving Stamps mark 2006 Ryder Cup

19 September 2006

The limited edition Ryder Cup stamps feature lenticular images, which appear to move when the stamp is tilted. This innovative design feature has never before been seen on an Irish stamp, has never been used in a Ryder Cup stamp and is rarely seen at all internationally!

There are two versions of the 75c stamp – one which features a golfer taking a powerful drive off the tee and one of a classic bunker escape. (see images).

Only 600,000 of the stamps sets have been produced and are available, in sheetlets of two, from the Philatelic Shop, GPO, main post offices around the country, by calling (01) 705 7400 or by visiting www.irishstamps.ie

“We are delighted to bring this design-first to the Irish public and to all those golfing enthusiasts who will visit Ireland over the coming weeks,” said Donal Connell, Chief Executive of An Post. “Hosting the Ryder Cup is hugely significant event for this country and An Post was determined to mark the occasion with the issue of a very significant stamp. We expect that they will sell quickly in Ireland and internationally as collectors’ items and souvenirs.”

This is the third set of stamps to be issued by An Post to commemorate The 2006 Ryder Cup. The first was issued last year to pay tribute to the contribution of Irish golfers to the bi-annual competition. In July this year, another set was issued to mark the build-up to this month’s event. The four stamps in this set depict the progress of a golf ball around the course in a competition round.

All three sets of stamps, including the Lenticulars are available in a limited edition 34-page booklet with background text by golf writer Dermot Gilleece and a handy K Club course guide, priced €12.00.

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