‘Postbox of the future’ unveiled by Royal Mail :
Royal Mail called the digital postboxes a ‘new lease of life’
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Key FactsRoyal Mail plans Armed Forces stamps for Armistice Day
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- British artist Matthew Cook created specially commissioned artwork for all six stamps.
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