Lord of the Rings Royal Mail stamps: Set unveiled celebrating 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson film trilogy

Frodo Baggins, Legolas, Gimli and Gollum are among Lord of the Rings characters depicted on a new range of stamps being issued by the Royal Mail. The set has been unveiled to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first film in the hit trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson.

The series, an adaptation of the novel by JRR Tolkien, scooped a number of prestigious awards and has spawned a number of spin-off series. Published in the 1950s, Lord of the Rings tells the story of young Hobbit, Frodo Baggins, who is tasked with destroying the 'one ring', which is capable of empowering its owner with world-dominating powers, as evil forces attempt to take it from him.

The first movie in Jackson's trilogy - The Fellowship of The Ring - was released in December 2001 and eight new stamps show a range of characters from the iconic movie. They feature the likes of Sir Ian McKellen as wizard Gandalf, Orlando Bloom as elf Legolas and Elijah Wood as Frodo, as well as Pippin Took, played by Scottish actor Billy Boyd, hobbit Merry Brandybuck (Dominic Monaghan) and wizard Saruman, who was played by the late Sir Christopher Lee.

Presented in a miniature sheet, a further four stamps feature locations from the fictional world of Middle-earth, where the series is set – including The Shire, Mount Doom, Rivendell and Argonath. The stamps also include hidden messages only detectable under a UV light written in the shape of a ring in Elvish, referencing the language used by the elves in the series.

Each stamp in the collection, which was created in collaboration with Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), features the Lord Of The Rings logo used in the epic fantasy film series.

David Gold, director of external affairs and policy at Royal Mail, said: “The Lord Of The Rings ranks as one of the most iconic and beloved film series of all time, and we’re delighted to celebrate its enduring popularity with this set of Special Stamps. Each design captures the epic storytelling, artistry and imagination that have made Middle‑earth such a treasured part of British and global culture. We’re proud to bring these striking stamps to the nation’s letterboxes.”

In 2022, the franchise was adapted into ongoing TV series The Rings Of Power, starring Morfydd Clark and Bafta-winner, Robert Aramayo. Lord Of The Rings is also set to return to cinemas next year with the Andy Serkis-directed film, titled The Hunt For Gollum.

Rachel Wakley, senior vice president and general manager at WBDGCP, said: “We’re delighted to see this special stamp collection honour the 25th anniversary of The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring. The film has left an enduring mark on audiences around the world, and this beautifully crafted set captures the spirit, artistry and cinematic legacy that continue to inspire fans a quarter of a century on.”

The stamps, and a range of collectable products, are available to pre-order from March 11 and go on general sale from March 20.