Iron Maiden has been honored with their very own set of British postage stamps.
The brand new set is made up of 12 complete stamps. Eight characteristic dwell efficiency photographs from all through the band’s profession, whereas the opposite 4 show the steel group’s well-known mascot, Eddie, as depicted on among the group’s basic albums (Iron Maiden, Senjutsu) and songs (“The Trooper,” “Aces Excessive”).
Along with the stamps themselves, the Royal Mail has unveiled a line of assorted collectibles related to the set. They embody framed displays of the stamps, first day covers and a restricted version framed Senjutsu stamp and illustration signed by artist Mark Wilkinson.
For these keen to pay a better worth, the Restricted Version Platinum Eddie Stamps supply the mascot’s platinum-layered stamp sheet packaged in a particular Iron Maiden flight case. Solely 666 of these things will likely be offered, at a worth of £199.99 (roughly $240). In the meantime, the Iron Maiden Restricted Version Gold Stamp Set options all eight efficiency photographs layered in 24 carat gold and introduced in a gold-foiled pink field. That memento sells for £149.99 (roughly $180).
Iron Maiden are the fifth U.Ok. band to obtain a variety of Royal Mail stamps, following the Beatles in 2007, Pink Floyd in 2016, Queen in 2020 and the Rolling Stones in 2022.
All the Iron Maiden stamps and merchandise will formally be launched on January 12, however can be found for pre-order now through the Royal Mail’s web site. You may see the entire stamps, together with among the collectibles, in our gallery beneath.
