This issue celebrates the diversity and ecological importance of the mushrooms found across the United Kingdom. The set of ten stamps, five 2nd class and five 1st class, feature photographs of mushrooms: 2nd class - Chicken of the Woods; Clustered Bonnet; Scarlet Waxcap; Morel; Scarlet Elf Cup and 1st class - Penny Bun; Amethyst Deceiver; Collared Earthstar; Fly Agaric; Turkey Tail.
The coin cover encapsulates a 1896 One Penny coin for the year The British Mycological Society was established and the cover bears an Edinburgh handstamp.
