New Astérix Stamps

Today the French Post Office announced a new sheet celebrating the 50th anniversary of BD hero Astérix Le Gaule. It features seven stamps with the main characters from the series created by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny. Each of the stamps mentions France as their country of origin, but also Gaule, the country's name in the series.

The main stamp, showing Astérix himself on top of a golden "50" is also available as a solo stamp.

Additionally, an illustrated booklet was published showcasing the comic, and containing a cancelled stamp.

New Astérix Stamps

The French Post Office is issuing a new set of Astérix stamps, to celebrate the little Gaul's 50th anniversary. Two issues have been announced : a sheet of six stamps, featuring several characters from the series (priced at 5,20 € of which 1,84 € is donated to the French Red Cross) and a solo stamp (0,56 €). So far, the La Poste philately site isn't listing the stamps, but BoDoï has already published a preview of the sheet.