[1] In 1886 the local colonial authorities took over control of the Gibraltar Post Office and were able to issue their own stamps.

Gibraltar is the only Commonwealth or British Overseas Territory post office outside the United Kingdom that bears this title.

[2] Gibraltar has traditional red pillar boxes and the tops are also frequently painted black.

The Post Office continues to provide some traditional services and was still using benefit books after they were abandoned in the United Kingdom, while there is also a special philatelic counter to sell the commemorative stamps.

[4] In September of that year, the Government stated that there were no plans to reopen either Post Office; Minister Joe Bossano explained there had been a proposal to house Savings Bank outlets in the premises but that when the money generated was considered, it was found not to be financially viable.