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Ten Special Stamps celebrate the extraordinary species of mushroom found across the United Kingdom.
Five Second Class and five First Class square stamps.
Striking photography brings to life the UK’s fascinating fungi in this gorgeous set of 10 Special Stamps celebrating the beauty and diversity of some of the extraordinary species of mushroom found in our natural world.
Each stamp honours the vital role these often-overlooked marvels of nature play in protecting Britain’s delicate ecosystem.
Five Second Class and five First Class square stamps.
Second Class Chicken of the Woods Laetiporus sulphureus
Second Class Clustered Bonnet Mycena inclinata
Second Class Scarlet Waxcap Hygrocybe coccinea
Second Class Morel Morchella vulgaris
Second Class Scarlet Elf Cup Sarcoscypha austriaca
First Class Penny Bun Boletus edulis
First Class Amethyst Deceiver Laccaria amethystina
First Class Collared Earthstar Geastrum michelianum
First Class Fly Agaric Amanita muscaria
First Class Turkey Tail Trametes versicolor
Stamp Specifications
Stamp format |
Square |
Stamp size |
35mm x 35mm |
Design |
Studio Up |
Stamps per Sheet |
25/50 |
Printer |
Cartor Security Printers |
Print process |
Lithography |
Perforations |
14.5 x 14.5 |
Phosphor |
Bars as appropriate |
Gum |
PVA |