Staffa

From Britain's "Stamp & Coin Mart" magazine section on Britain's local stamps.

Staffa Island

Location: Part of the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland.

Stamps: Over the years, Staffa stamps have been issued for subjects such as flora, fauna and wildlife. Among the best-known issues are gold Staffa stamps such as a 1982 issue to celebrate the birth of Prince William, which is embossed with 23-carat gold and is now worth around £20.

Contact: Available from dealers.