New Stamps on Butterflies..

 

Date of of Issue – 1 April 2011

 

The Isle of Man Post Office is issuing today a  Butterfly Collection of eight stamps featuring species that have been selected not only for their beauty but also to highlight some uniquely Manx aspects of their lives.

 

In the Isle of Man 19 species of butterfly may be seen during the year – at different times and places. The World Wildlife Fund logo appears on three of the stamps and on the special Souvenir Sheetlet to celebrate the 50^th anniversary year of the organisation.