There are a wide range of stamps to choose from today, and the Royal mail will often release collectable stamps that commemorate a special event in the UK.

It’s not just these stamps that become a favourite collectable and quite often stamps can be compared to coins because they show the changing face of the queen, and changes over time. A stamp can mark an era. They mark a certain date, and they can become extremely valuable over time.

Stamps may be collected for personal reasons too, and if you’ve been sent a memorable letter, then the stamp is an important part of that, and many people would be unlikely to just throw it away. Stamps will also symbolise where they have come from, and many people treasure them, even years and years later.