The ‘Celebrating Northern Ireland’ set comprises four stamps depicting the Giant’s Causeway, Carrickfergus Castle, Saint Patrick and the Queen’s Bridge and Thanksgiving Beacon.
Jeffrey Donaldson said: “This special stamp set promotes the incredible beauty of Northern Ireland and all of the wonderful attractions and rich cultural heritage that it offers.
“It is wonderful to see some of our well known and well loved landmarks such as the Giant’s Causeway and Carrickfergus Castle featured on the stamps, further highlighting that Northern Ireland has so much to offer visitors.
“I congratulate the Royal Mail in producing such a beautiful product which will further spread a positive image of Northern Ireland around the UK and indeed around the world.”
Notes to Editors:
The Northern Ireland miniature sheet is the third in a series of stamps marking the patron saints.
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