Peppa Pig (UK 2024)

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Royal Mail Marks 20 Years of Peppa Pig with a Set of 12 ‘Oinktastic’ Special Stamps

Issue date 16 May

The main set of eight stamps feature images of Peppa and her friends and family who have been delighting and charming viewers of all ages for two decades
An additional four stamps, presented in a separate miniature sheet, show Peppa, George, Zoë Zebra and Suzy Sheep all having fun at Peppa’s party
The stamps and a range of collectible products are available to pre-order now at www.royalmail.com/peppa-pig and by telephone on 03457 641641

Since 2004, Peppa Pig, the popular British preschool animated television series, has been delighting and charming viewers of all ages, and today Royal Mail reveals images of 12 new ‘oinktastic’ stamps that celebrate 20 years of the beloved franchise.

The main set of eight delightful stamps feature images with different combinations of Peppa and her friends and family: Peppa and George; Suzy Sheep and Danny Dog; George and Daddy Pig; Mummy Pig and Peppa; Grandpa Pig and Polly Parrot; Granny Pig and her Chickens; Mr Bull and Madame Gazelle; and Mr Zebra and Miss Rabbit.

An additional four stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, show Peppa, George, Zoë Zebra and Suzy Sheep having fun at Peppa’s Party with balloons and bunting, candles and cake!

A special video has also been created in celebration, featuring Peppa, Daddy Pig, Mr Zebra and one of Royal Mail’s very own posties as they deliver special invitations to Peppa’s party. It can be viewed at www.royalmail.com/peppa David Gold, Director of External Affairs and Policy said: “Peppa Pig, her friends and family have brought joy and laughter to global audiences of all ages for two decades. These delightful stamps will brighten up the day of anyone receiving mail with a touch of Peppa’s charm.”

Senior Vice President of Global Licensed Consumer Products, Hasbro, said: “As a lifelong best friend, Peppa Pig encourages kids to jump in together and confidently treat each first step as a new adventure – from the everyday to the epic. Getting mail in the post is an exciting and special treat for little ones, and we cannot think of a better way for families to embrace this first experience than with Peppa Pig stamps from Royal Mail!”

The stamps, and a range of collectible products, are available to pre-order now at www.royalmail.com/peppa-pig and by telephone on 03457 641 641. A Presentation Pack including all 12 stamps in the set is priced at £21.00 (currently US$26.38). The stamps go on general sale on 16 May.

From VSC: The collectibles include first day covers of the entire set of individual stamps, with either the Puddlestown, Dorchester, or Tallents House postmarks, at £16.75 and FDCs of the minisheet at £8.70.