Mythical Creatures Limited Edition Medallions. (Unicorn, Mermaid, Fairy)

Extremely Limited 8000 only

The world of ancient myth and legend is brought to life for the child in all of us with these six mythical creatures. The set of stamps is released to celebrate Stamp Collecting Month 2011.

Fairy
Excitable and contrary, fairies can be both malicious and good-hearted. Common in mythology, they can take on a number of guises.

Mermaid
In Greek mythology the beautiful woman with the tail of a fish lures sailors to their deaths with her eerie song.

Unicorn
This horse-like creature with a spiralling horn projecting from its forehead was first mentioned by the ancient Greeks. In the Middle Ages it was believed that only a young girl could catch this wild and shy animal.