International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Solomon Islands

= Solomon Islands =
 * The earliest used stamp seen is dated 1967. The country was a British protectorate until it achieved independence in 1978.
 * All stamps seen except Type A3A, were used on government official mail whether or not the town mark contains “O.H.M.S.” (On Her Majesty’s Service).


 * The stamps are grouped by political inscription:
 * A – British protectorate period, stamps inscribed “BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS”
 * B – Post independence, stamps inscribed “SOLOMON ISLANDS”

GROUP A: Issues during British protectorate period

 * Franks inscribed “BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS”

GROUP B: Post-independence stamps

 * Frank inscribed “SOLOMON ISLANDS” (without "BRITISH")

NOTE: The most recent meter stamp reported from the Solomon Islands is dated 1984. It is probable more recent designs exist.