1821) "Endangered National Wildlife", New York, United Nations Office: EUROPA - 2021: United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) has issued a set of four Stamps featuring critically Endangered National Wildlife - Waigeo Cuscus, Helmeted Honeyeater, Venus Flytrap and American Alligator: Date of Stamp set issue: 20.04.2021:
About Europa 2021 - 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 2021 is "Endangered National Wildlife".
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 - the theme will be "Stories & Myths".
About Europa 2021 - "Endangered National Wildlife Stamps issued by United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA):
This year’s PostEurop stamp theme is ‘Endangered National Wildlife’, and United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) has depicted the Waigeo Cuscus, Helmeted Honeyeater, Venus Flytrap and American Alligator) which are critically endangered.
These beautiful stamps feature species that are locally registered from "Critically Endangered" through to "Near Threatened".
The Stamps:
On 07.04.2021, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) has issued its 2021 Endangered Species stamps featuring species of fauna and flora that are endemic to a certain environment or region.
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement between Governments. Currently having 183 States Parties, the Convention aims to ensure that the international trade of specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
For over 25 years, the United Nations Postal Administration has issued stamps to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora worldwide with the intent to raise awareness about the multiple benefits of conservation.
The Stamp Designs:
The $1.20 stamps depict the following endangered species:
- "Spilocuscus papuensis" (Waigeo cuscus)
- "Lichenostomus melanops cassidix" (Helmeted honeyeater)
- "Dionaea muscipula" (Venus flytrap)
- "Alligator mississippiensis" (American alligator)
The special Cancellation Stamp shows three critically endangered flora and fauna in the centre. The Cancellation is of Geneva UNPA Post Office and the cancellation is dated - "20.04.2021".
A First Day Cover (FDC) with a Cancelled Mint Set - Collectible.
Technical details:
Issue Date: 20.04.2021
Designer: Rorie Katz (United Nations)
Illustrator: Juan Carlos Alonso (Cuban-American)
Printer: Joh. Enschedé Stamps Security Printers B.V. (Netherlands)
Process: Offset Lithography
Size(s): 39.2 mm x 28.6 mm
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
19) Ancient Postal Routes, Netherlands: Theme of 2020-Europa Stamps: PostNL has issued a 6-Stamp Sheet featuring Ancient Postal Routes followed by Von Thurn und Taxis Postal Services during the 17th to 19th Centuries: Date of Stamp Sheet issue: 11.05.2020
20) Ancient Postal Routes - 2 historic spots on "Tartu-Voru Road" Estonia: EUROPA 2020 theme: "Omniva" (previously "Eesti Post) - Estonian Post - has issued stamps of the value of 1.90 Euro each, featuring two historic stops on the old Tartu-Varu Road: Date of Stamps issue: 14.05.2020
21) "Ancient Postal Routes - from the times of the Imperial roman Empire", Spain: Correos (Spanish Post) has issued a Premium Sheet of six stamps of the value of "B" Tariff each: Date of Stamp issued: 14.05.2020
22) Ancient Postal Routes, Malta: Europa 2020 theme: Malta Post has issued two postage stamps of the values of 0.59 Euro and 2.00 Euro as part of the PostEurop's campaign this year: Date of Stamps issue: 09.05.2020
24) "Ancient Postal Routes - Via di Zenta", Montenegro: EUROPA 2020 Theme: "Posta Cern Gore (Montenegro Post) has issued a postage stamp of 0.95 Euro: Stamp issue date: 09.03.2020
25) Ancient Postal Routes - Mail Ships "Prince Maximilian" & "Archiduco Ludovico" - 19th Century ", Greece: Hellenic Post (Greek Post) has issued two postage stamps in the denominations of 2.00 Euro and 4.50 Euro depicting the two maritime Postal Ships: Date ofStamp set issue: 08.05.2020
31) Ancient Postal Routes, Luxembourg: Two Postage Stampsin the denominations of 0.80 Euro and 1.05 Euro issued by Post Lexembourg: Date of Stamps issued: 09.06.2020
32) "Ancient Postal Routes," Belgium: EUROPA 2020 Stamp Theme: A postage stamp of 9.30 Euro, featuring "La chaise de poste" by Eugene Pechaubes" - Lithography enhanced with gouache, issued by Bpost (Belgium Post): Date of Stamp issue: 15.06.2020
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
4) World Bee Day: A set of three Stamps issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA)on behalf of three offices - New York, Geneva and Vienna to bring focussed attention on Bees: Stamps issue date: 20.05.2019
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29) The first ever "No Show" Panda, USA: Minted in Platinum (One Oz.), Gold (One Oz.) and Silver (50.0 grams) Medal Variants: American Numismatic Association cancels the "2020-World's Fair of Money", scheduled to be held in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on 04-08/08/2020
30) Women's Suffrage, USA: 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment's Ratification (1920-2020), that endorsed Women's Right to Vote: Date of Coins/Medals issue: 18.08.2020
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