Award-winning fantasy drama Game of Thrones stars in new set of stamps

LONDON - Characters from the award-winning hit fantasy TV series, Game of Thrones, will appear on a new series of stamps, Britain's Royal Mail announced on Wednesday. The collection of 15 stamps will feature British contributions to the US show based on the books by George R. R. Martin.

Most of the filming for the series takes place in Northern Ireland.

Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow and Arya Stark are among 10 characters featured on the set of stamps which will go on sale at UK post offices on Jan 23. The three are played by British actors Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington and Maisie Williams.