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Saturday, 28 March 2026

4408) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Switzerland: SwissPost has issued two EUROPA stamps (2 x 1.20 CHF): Date of Issue: 07.05. 2026:

4408) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Switzerland: SwissPost has issued two EUROPA stamps (2 x 1.20 CHF)Date of Issue: 07.05. 2026:

About EUROPA Stamps:

EUROPA Stamps are special stamps issued by European postal administrations. 

They bear the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme. 

EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world and have been issued for over 60 years.

Every year a new theme is assigned by PostEurop and all participating countries issue stamps with their own interpretation of the theme. 

The theme for 2026 is "Common design: 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps

More about EUROPA Postage Stamps:

EUROPA Postage stamps (also known as Europa - CEPT - European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations - until 1992) are special stamps issued by European Postal Administrations/Enterprises and bears the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme.

EUROPA stamps underline cooperation in the posts domain, aimed at promotion of philately. They also build awareness of the common roots, culture and history of Europe and its common goals.

As such, EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world.

Since the first issue in 1956, EUROPA stamps have been a tangible symbol of Europe's desire for closer integration and co-operation.

In 1993, PostEurop became responsible for issuing EUROPA stamps.

When CEPT decided to focus more on telecommunications in 1993, PostEurop took over the management of the Europa issues. The CEPT logo was replaced by a new logo created by PostEurop i.e. the word "EUROPA" leaning towards the right hand side.

Each year, PostEurop's "Stamps & Philately Group" selects the EUROPA stamp theme:

1993 - Contemporary Art

1994 - Great Discoveries

1995 - Peace and Freedom

1996 - Famous women

1997 - Tales and legends

1998 - Festivals and National Celebrations

1999 - Nature Reserves and Parks

2000 - Common Design. Tower of 6 stars

2001 - Water - Treasure of Nature

2002 - The Circus

2003 - Poster Art

2004 - Holidays

2005 - Gastronomy

2006 - Integration through the eyes of Young People

2007 - Scout Centenary

2008 - Writing Letters

2009 - Astronomy

2010 - Children Books

2011 - Forests - International Year of Forests

2012 - Visit …. (for instance "Visit Finland" etc.)

2013 - Van of the Postman - Postal vehicles 

2014 - Musical instruments - National musical instruments

2015 - Old Toys

2016 - Ecology in Europe - "Think Green". Common Design

2017 - Castles

2018 - Bridges

2019 - National Birds

2020 - Ancient Postal Routes

2021 - Endangered National Wildlife

2022 - Stories & Myths. 

2023 - PEACE – The highest value of humanity       

2024 - Underwater fauna and flora           

2025 - National Archaeological discoveries       

2026 - Common design: 70th anniversary of EUROPA             stamps            

2027 - Street art

PostEurop writes in their press release this about the story of the design:

Designers: Klaus Welp who produced numerous Finnish stamps, including many EUROPA stamps (2011 ; 2015 ; 2018).

The design proposal of Bosnia and Herzegovina arrived 2nd and the one of Luxembourg 3rd.

Says Klaus Welp:

"In today’s turbulent world, there is an increasing need for peace, unity, and a strong community spirit, as well as reliable communication systems.

A well-functioning national postal service is a fundamental pillar for democracies, providing security and connectivity for citizens.

It was an honour to participate in this design competition and celebrate the 70th anniversary of PostEurop with this small piece of graphic art.

As a designer, it is immensely gratifying to know that this stamp will be printed and published in so many European countries and shared across the globe.

At the start of the design process, I explored several visual concepts for the stamp. Together with Tommi Kantola, Design Manager at Posti, we refined one of these concepts into the final, winning proposal. With more than two decades of collaboration and over 120 stamp projects, our teamwork once again resulted in a successful outcome.

The design of the 2026 EUROPA Stamp combines abstract and symbolic elements.

The diagonally ascending dotted line represents both the perforation of a stamp and the progressive work of the PostEurop.

The seven dots, connected by a straight line, symbolise seventy years of unified effort by postal operators across the continent.

The blending gradients and dotted patterns in the background form a cohesive and vibrant surface, reflecting the joyful mix of colours from the European flag and symbolising the unity of all member nations."

About EUROPA Stamps, Switzerland: SwissPost has issued two EUROPA stamps (2 x 1.20 CHF)Date of Issue: 07.05. 2026:

Switzerland 2026:

The EUROPA Stamp of 1.20 CHF

The second Helvetica Postage Stamp of 1.20 CHF.

Both stamp are issued in a mini-sheet of 16 stamps.










Links:

Links to Posts on "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps"  on this Blog, the theme of POSTEUROP "EUROPA -2026":

1) "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", Aland: Aland Post has issued two EUROPA Postage Stamps 2026: Date of issue: 08.05.2026

2) "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", Belgium: Bpost (Belgium Post has issued two Europa Postage Stamps 2026: Datew of Stamps issue: 13.04.2026

3) "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", Liechtenstein: Liechtensteinische Post AG (Liechtenstein Post) has issued one EUROPA Postage Stamp of 1.90 CHF 2026: Datew of Stamp issue: 02.03.2026

4) "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", Finland: Posti (Finland Post) has issued one EUROPA Postage Stamp of 2026: Date of Stamp issue: 06.05.2026

5) "Common Design - 70th anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", San Marino: Poste San Marino S.p.a. (also known as Poste Sammarinesi) - San Marino Post has issued one EUROPA Postage Stamp of 3.30 Euro: Date of Stamps issue: 03.03.2026

6) "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", Monaco: La Poste Monaco (Monaco Post) has issued one EUROPA Postage Stamp of 2.25 Euro: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 07.05.2026

7) "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", Guernsey, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): Guernsey Post has issued one EUROPA Stamp of 1.54 GBP (Pounds_: Date of Stamp issue: 01.04.2026

8) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps" (70 Jahre EUROPA Stamps): One Europa Stamp (1,25 Euro) issued by Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 24.04.2026

9) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Gibraltar: Gibraltar Post has issued two stamps (1,96 & 3.16 GBP) and one souvenir-sheet of 2 stamps (1.96 & 3,16 GBP) - The highest value stamp doebn't bear the Europa logo: Date of issue: 30.03.2026

10) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", La Poste France (French Post) has issued one EUROPA stamp of 2,25 Euro: Date of issue: 09.05.2026

11) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps, (Deutschland), Federal Republic of Germany (FROG): Deutsche Post (German Post) has issued one EUROPA stamp (0,95 Euro): Datew of Stamp issue: 07.05.2026

12) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Republic of Armenia: Haypost (Armenian Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp (400 AMD - Dram): Dateof issue: 06.05.2026

Links to Posts on "National Archeological Discoveries" on this Blog, the theme of POSTEUROP "EUROPA -2025":





















































Links to posts on "Stories and Myths"" on this Blog, the theme of PostEUROP "EUROPA -2022:






























Links to posts on "Endangered National Wildlife" on this Blog, the theme of PostEUROP "EUROPA -2021:


























Links to posts on "Ancient Postal Routes" on this Blog, the theme of PostEurop "EUROPA-2020":











16) "Ancient Postal Routes - Within and Outside Europe", Iceland: Two Postage Stamps issued by "Islandpostur" (Iceland Post) in the denominations of ISK 3150: Date of Stamps issue: 07.05.2020

17) "Ancient Postal Routes - the Old Road Majstorska Cesta", Croatia: A Se-tenant of two Stamps of the values of 8.60 HRK issued by Croatian Post: Date of stamp issue: 08.05.2020













33) Ancient Postal Routes, Vatican City State: EUROPA 2020 Theme: Two stamps of 1.10 Euro and 1.15 Euro issued by the Ufficio filatelico e Numismatico - Governatorato, Vaticano featuring ancient postal routes emanating from the Vatican City State during the 6th & 11th Centuries AD 


Some interesting post Links from Liechtenstein and Switzerland:

Links to posts related to the Federal Shooting Festival, Switzerland on this blog:

1) The Legend of William Tell depicted on a Gold 50 Francs Swiss Coin issued on 26.04.2018

‎2) Federal Shooting Festival, Switzerland celebrated with the release of Silver 50 Franc and Gold 500 Franc "Talers" or Medals that are valid during the duration of the Festival (issue year - 2019)‎

3) Federal Shooting Festival, Switzerland celebrated with the release of Silver 50 Franc and Gold 500 Franc "Talers" (or Medals) that are valid during the duration of the Festival: Issue Year: 2020

Posts on Coins and Banknotes from Switzerland on this Blog:


Alpine Flora Alpine Coin Series:


‎12) Federal Shooting Festival, Switzerland celebrated with the release of Silver 50 Franc and Gold 500 Franc "Talers" or Medals that are valid during the duration of the Festival (issue year - 2019)‎

‎13) 100 years of the Swiss National Circus - "Knie" celebrated with the issue os 20 Swiss francs coin from the Swiss Mint stable (2019): Issue date: 24.01.2019‎



15) "Crocodile" Locomotives, Switzerland: Centenary Celebration: Swiss Mint issues a 50 Francs Commemorative Gold Coin: Coin release date: 09.05.2019


16) "The Art of Brewing Beer" Stamp, Swiss Post: A set of two Stamps depicting two varieties of Beer, popular in Switzerland, issued by Swiss Post: Date of issue: 05.09.2019


17) Roger Federer, Switzerland: A 20 Francs Silver Coin issued by the Federal Swiss Mint commemorating the achievements of the legendary Tennis Player: Coin issue date: 23.01.2020

18) Edelweiss (Mountain Star), Swiss Alps, Mongolia: minted under the series titled "Numismatic Sculptures": Commemorative Gold Coins of 1000 Togrog and Silver Coins of 500 Togrog issued by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich for Mongolia ‎

19) Federal Shooting Festival, Switzerland celebrated with the release of Silver 50 Franc and Gold 500 Franc "Talers" (or Medals) that are valid during the duration of the Festival: Issue Year: 2020


20) 200 Franc Banknote issued by the Swiss National Bank, Switzerland on 12.09.2019: Sixth and last of the six Banknotes in the Ninth Banknote Series released by the Bank in a phased manner


21) International Year of Plant Health, Switzerland: A Postage Stamp of CHF 0.85 issued by Swiss Post depicting a Japanese beetle eating a healthy plant leaf: Date os stamp issue: 05.03.2020‎ ‎


22) "Social Diversity": Liechtenstein - Switzerland: A Joint Stamp Issue of two stamps by Liechteinische Post and Swiss Post of CHF 1.00 and CHF 0.85: Stamp issue Date: 14.11.2019

23) Orell Fussli (1519-2019), Switzerland: Celebrating the 500th Anniversary milestone of the Banknote and Security Paper printng major with the issue of a House Note



















Aerial Cableway Coin Series:

















Pioneers in Swiss Aviation:


Swiss Glaciers Coin Series:




Energy of the Future Coin Series:




Posts from Liechtenstein:







12) "100 Years of Swiss Franc, Liechtenstein"": A 100 Franc (100 Franken) Silver Coin co-ordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt  (GmbH) at their facilities in Munich:  Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024.

13) Night Watchman's Horn, Liechtenstein: Liechteinische Post AG (Liechtenstein Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.90 CHF on Cultural Heritage titled "Night Watchman's Horn": Date/Year of Stamp issue: 04.11.2024

14) "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA STAMPS", Liechtenstein: Liechtensteinische Post AG has issued one EUROPA Postage Stamp of 1.90 CHF 2026: Date of Stamp issue: 02.03.2026

15) "Fasnacht" (Meaning "Carnival"), a tradition that is actively celebrateds in Liechtenstein: A Set of Four Postage Stamps issued by Liechtensteinische Post AG: Date/Year of Stamp Set issue: 02.03.2026