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high quality, by constant control of design (including the appointment of top class artists), production and marketing;
strict limitation on the number of issues;
the selection of subjects that are relevant to the country concerned;
the selection of denominations that are related to postal needs and that would not be seen by serious collectors as an attempt to exploit them.
Commonwealth stamp issuers have stablished a worldwide reputation for maintaining high standards in philatelic practices. This is a valuable asset that should not be eroded.
5. The detailed guidance that follows has been formulated in the light of the principles set out above. It is based largely on the accumulated experience of many years of administering postage stamp policy on behalf of numerous dependent territories. It also takes account of expert advice received not only from the Crown Agents and from the British Post Office, but also from reputable authorities within the stamp trade.
II ROYAL APPROVAL AND RELATED MATTERS
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The postage stamps of Associated States may bear The Queen's Portrait or the Royal Cypher. In such cases the designs for them must be approved by Her Majesty The Queen. The Queen cannot be expected to approve a design which in itself, or because of the circumstances in which the stamp would be issued, could be held blatantly to exploit the Monarchy for commercial purposes or otherwise to bring the Monarchy into disrepute. Nor can a design be submitted which, in the opinion of the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary, falls below a reasonable standard of design. Public announcement of the details of a proposed issue should not be permitted until Her Majesty has signified approval; nor should this approval be antici- pated in any way. Finished artwork is inspected personally by Her Majesty. It is customary for stamp designs bearing The Queen's
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