Pos Malaysia Drops Fossil Stamps to Celebrate Dino-Era Finds

Pos Malaysia Launches Fossil Stamp Collection And It’s A Total Time Capsule



Heads up, collectors and curious minds the Pos Malaysia fossil stamp collection is here, and it's giving major prehistoric energy.

Available starting 30 June 2025, this limited-edition drop features fossils discovered across Malaysia that date back millions of years. Think dinosaurs, ancient elephants, and tigers that once roamed our lands. Whether you're into palaeontology or just love a good collectible, this release is one for the books.


Malaysia’s Own Prehistoric Playground

You don’t need to head to Jurassic Park to find dino drama, Malaysia’s fossil record has its own stories to tell:

  • 🐘 Stegodon Fossil Tooth
    Found in Kinta Valley Geopark, Perak (2020), this prehistoric elephant is a massive part of Malaysia’s ancient biodiversity.

  • 🦎 Iguanodon Tooth
    Discovered in Gunung Gagau, Terengganu (2014), proof that dinosaurs once stomped across our forests.

  • 🐅 Tiger Fossil Tooth
    From Niah Caves, Sarawak (1958), ancient predators prowled what are now peaceful caves.

  • 🦤 Giant Pangolin Bone
    Also from Niah Caves (1954–1958), this extinct giant is one of the region’s rarest finds.

These discoveries stretch across the Cretaceous to Pleistocene epochs, unlocking stories from 145 million to 11,700 years ago.


What’s in the Stamp Collection?

This isn’t just another stamp sheet, it’s a beautifully curated set that brings prehistoric life to your mailbox.

Here’s what you get:

  • 4 different setenant stamps with fossil artwork

  • A First Day Cover to mark the launch

  • An exclusive collector’s folder

  • Special date cancellations at GPO Kuching, GPO Ipoh, and GPO Kuala Terengganu

🕒 Only available on 30 June 2025, from 9am to 5pm.


Science Meets Art: Why It Matters

These stamps aren’t just pretty. They represent a fusion of science, education, and Malaysian heritage.

Fossils teach us about ancient life, how the Earth has evolved, and even how ecosystems changed over millions of years. And now, all that is being commemorated in a form Gen Z loves: aesthetic, collectable, limited-edition items.


Where to Get It (Before It Sells Out)

💰 Price: RM50.50
🛒 Where to Buy:

  • Stamp & Philatelic Counter, Level 1, Pos Malaysia HQ, KL

  • Online at Pos Malaysia Website

  • Philatelic Bureaus nationwide

First come, first stamped. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.


Final Thoughts: This Is History You Can Hold

Whether you’re a stamp collector, science nerd, or just love Malaysian culture, the Pos Malaysia fossil stamp collection is a piece of time you don’t want to miss.

It’s history. It’s heritage. And it fits in the palm of your hand.