Tuvalu Philatelic Bureau
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The Tuvalu Philatelic Bureau (now trading as Tuvalu Post Limited) is the government body in Tuvalu that issues new stamps and first day covers, which are available for purchase by stamp collectors around the world. The Bureau is located in Funafuti.
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Formed | 1976 |
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Jurisdiction | Tuvalu |
Headquarters | Funafuti 8°31′S 179°13′E |
Employees | 12 |
Parent agency | Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning |
Website | http://stampsoftuvalu.com/ |
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The sale of stamps has since the independence of Tuvalu in 1976 has been an important source of revenue for the country and government. However, such revenue has significantly declined in recent years.