Stamp Museum

Ulaanbaatar


Well hidden within the Central Post Office, this small stamp museum covers Mongolia's history from 1924 to the current day. Of most interest are the Soviet-era stamps featuring Cold War imagery of space exploration and sporting triumphs, as well as more offbeat Elvis, Marilyn Monroe and Princess Di collectibles.


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