May 1969 to 1971
APOLLO 8 Overprints
20th May 1969 – The original space set of May 1966 was overprinted APOLLO 8. Some values were also changed. The set was: 50np (even though they had changed to Dh!) 75np; 1R; 2R 2.50 R (on 25np); 3R (15 np); 4R (10 np) and 5R (5np). The Minisheet was also overprinted. All were available in Perf and Inperf format. Inverted overprints are known. The 2R stamp was also produced in Gold (perf and imperf) and imperf Prestige minisheet on stiff paper!
