This is the face value of the stamp. I have not  included the p in most decimal issue listings but the £sd listings will include the appropriate symbols.

The series now runs from ½p to 201/2 p in 1/2p steps with just 181/2 missing. It continues now to 5op with only two gaps, 21p and 48p. Then it staggers a bit with 60p, 63p, 64p, 65p, 68p, 72p and 75p before grinding to a traditional halt at £1, £1.50, £2, £3 and £5. Whilst there's no hope of an 181/2p I wouldn't be surprised if we get the missing 21 and 48 integers in due course.

Of course, if it wasn't for the desire of someone somewhere to give us a single stamp for virtually anything, all we really need are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, £1, £2 and £5 to make up all the values without too much trouble with 1st and 2nd thrown in for good measure and convenience. In a way, though, I'm quite glad the mad system persisted although I do wonder how many 49ps will actually be used as intended.

The main decimal list has 710 items, which quite surprised even me but explains why it took so long to edit recently.

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