After covering the stamp releases from January, February, March, July, August, and September 2024, today we're once again traveling the globe to explore some fascinating new issues released between January and June 2025.
We'll begin in the UK with two beautifu
l stamp sheets from the rock series - this time featuring AC/DC.
AC/DC
1st row: AC/DC Performing in London, 1976, AC/DC Performing in Melbourne, 2015, AC/DC Performing in Chicago, 1976, AC/DC Performing in Indio, 2023
2nd row: AC/DC Performing in London, 1990, AC/DC Performing in London, 1986, AC/DC Performing in London, 2009, AC/DC Performing in Boston, 1978
United Kingdom – 2025/02/18
The first sheet, featuring eight stamps, highlights some of AC/DC's most iconic live concerts - half of which took place in London.
AC/DC Album Covers
High Voltage, Highway To Hell, Back in Black, Power Up
United Kingdom – 2025/02/18
The next four stamps feature artwork from four iconic AC/DC albums: High Voltage, Highway to Hell, Back in Black, and Power Up.
Myths and Legends of the United Kingdom
Beowulf and Grendel, Blodeuwedd, Loch Ness Monster, Cornish Piskies,
Fionn mac Cumhaill, Black Shuck, Grindylow, Selkie
United Kingdom – 2025/03/27
The next beautiful stamp set, also issued by Royal Mail, celebrates the Myths and Legends of the United Kingdom. Some of the featured figures are widely known, such as the Loch Ness Monster and the tale of Beowulf and Grendel.
We’ll see 3 more beautiful sheets, coming from the USA, Belgium and Hungary.
Baby Wild Animals
Fox, Owl, Deer, Seal, Rabbit, Fox,
Racoon, Bear, Skunk, Bobcat, Chipmunk, Racoon
USA – 2025/05/23
The United States continued its tradition of issuing wildlife-themed stamps, this time focusing on baby wild animals with charming and playful designs.
Iconic Belgian Banknotes
1851 1000 Fr Banknote, 1888 50 Fr Banknote, 933 100 Fr Banknote,
1982 5000 Fr Banknote, 1996 200 Fr Banknote
Belgium – 2025/06/16
Belgium issued a set of five stamps celebrating some of the most significant banknotes in the country's history. The 1851 1000-franc banknote was part of the first series issued by the newly founded National Bank of Belgium, representing an early step toward financial independence through national paper currency. The 1888 50-franc banknote was one of the first to feature Dutch-language text alongside French, reflecting Belgium’s transition toward a bilingual design and greater linguistic inclusivity.
Mirr-Murr the Tomcat
Hungary – 2025/06/03
The last stamp set we’ll look at today comes from Hungary and features Mirr-Murr the Tomcat. He’s a well-known Hungarian cartoon character created by writer István Csukás and illustrator Attila Dargay. Mirr-Murr is a clever and curious cat who goes on fun adventures, exploring the world and learning useful life lessons along the way.
Today, we've explored some stunning stamps issued between January and June 2025. While you await the next article, feel free to check out the previous installments in this series:
New Stamps Around the World: July, August, and September 2024
New Stamps Around the World: March 2024
New Stamps Around the World: February 2024
New Stamps Around the World: January 2024
