1825) "Endangered National Wildlife", Principality of Andorra ("Principat d'Andorra"): EUROPA - 2021: Correos (Spanish Post) has issued a Stamp featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus): Date of Stamp set issue: 30.04.2021:
Postal services in Andorra are unique in that they are not operated by the country itself, but by its two larger neighbouring countries, Spain and France.
This is a legacy of the centuries of de facto control exercised by those two countries over Andorra.
Correos of Spain (Spanish Post) and La Poste of France (French Post) operate side by side. However the postal code system, introduced in July 2004, has a different format from those of either Spain or France, consisting of the letters "AD", followed by three digits.
Both postal administrations issue their own postage stamps for use in Andorra featuring unique designs, as those of Spain and France are not valid. These are used for international correspondence, as postal service within Andorra is free.
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 Correos, Spain ("Correus Espanyols"):
This year’s PostEurop stamp theme is ‘Endangered National Wildlife’, and Correos, Spain has depicted the Bearded Vulture which are critically endangered.
These beautiful stamps feature species that are locally registered from "Critically Endangered" through to "Near Threatened".
The EUROPA Stamp issued by Correos, Spain ("Correus Espanyols") on behalf of the Principaity of Andorra ("Principat d'Andorra") features the Bearded Vulture, a large Bird of Prey:
The Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is a species of vulture that gets its name from the peculiar way it feeds, breaking the bones that go up high, to let them fall and fracture against the ground into smaller pieces, which later it gobbles with great voracity.
It is a large bird of prey with a distinctive appearance: it has a bunch of black feathers under its beak, which forms a kind of “beard”. This bird belongs to the family Accipitridae.
It is one of the great diurnal raptors of the Pyrenees, whose characteristics can be seen on the seal and allow it to be easily recognized in its natural habitat.
Its long and narrow wings, which can reach 3 meters in wingspan, its rhomboid-shaped tail and its feathered head, the latter characteristic that differentiates it from other vultures, since it does not need to insert its head and neck into the bodies of dead animals but feeds exclusively on bones.
Its predominantly osteophagous diet gives it its status as an essential animal in the trophic chain, since it removes the remains of the corpses of dead animals in the mountains.
The Bearded Vulture is found mainly in open, rocky, mountainous areas, at altitudes of 2,000 to 4,500 m above sea level. This bird lives at one of the highest altitudes of any bird of prey.
Bearded vultures play an important role in the ecological balance of nature. As they mainly feed on remains of dead animals, Bearded vultures serve as a natural sanitation service.
It is a species with a wide distribution in the European continent, despite being in danger of extinction, even disappearing from several regions where it was abundant.
The population that exists in the Pyrenees is one of the most important and still viable in Europe, thanks in large part to the conservation and consolidation work of the species carried out by the Government of Andorra together with the "Associació per a la Defensa de la Natura", in the PACT program (Pla d'Actuacions per a la Conservació del Trencalós), whose actions are structured in the following areas:
- monitoring of bearded vulture populations,
- establishment of supplementary feeding points,
- social and media outreach and
- international collaboration programs.
The EUROPA Postage Stamp of 1.50 Euros features the Bearded Vulture.
The First Day Cover (FDC) is titled - "EUROPA", "FAUNA EN PERILL TRENCALOS" ("Endangered National Fauna/Wildlife") and shows the Bearded Vulture at left.
At top right is affixed the "EUROPA" postage stamp issued cancelled with a rectangular Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark which shows the Bearded Vulture in flight. The date of Cancellation is - "30.04.2021".
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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
9) "Nacional Museo del Prado", Spain: Celebrating the Bicentenary milestone (1819-2019): Commemorative Silver Coins of 30 Euros issued by Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Casa Real de la Moneda on 20.11.2019: Coins minted by the Madrid Mint
12) The New Silk Road: A Joint issue of a two stamp set of 1.50 Euros each by Spain (Correos Post) and China: Stamps issue date: 01.07.2019
13) Charming Towns, Spain : For the past five years, Correos (Spanish Post) has issued Stamps and Postcards on four beautiful Spanish villages as old-fashioned accordion-style postcards: Date of PostCards/Stamp set issue: 30.03.2020
14) "International LGBTQ Pride Day", Spain: The LGBTQ Pride Day Flag (Rainbow Flag) depicted on the first ever stamp issued: Date of Stamp issued: 15.06.2020
15) "Card Games", Spain: Correos Espana (Spanish Post) has issued a Stamp Sheet of 3.80 Euros representing the four suits (Swords, Pentacles, Cups & Wands) in a Tarot Deck, as the Origins of Card Games: Date of Stamp Sheet issue: 02.07.2020
5) "The Joker", Portugal: Portugal Post has issued a set of four stamps featuring "The Joker"character of DC Comics, who is an archenemy of the "Batman": Date of Stamp issue: 31.03.2020
6) Portuguese Numismatics (1st Group): A set of four Stamps in the values of N20g, A20g, E20g and 120g issued by CTT Correios (Portuguese Post) in partnership with INCM ("Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (the "Portuguese Mint & Official Printing Office") depicting coins from various periods of history: Date od Stamp set issue: 22.04.2020
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6) Leonardo da Vinci, France: The latest issue from the Monnaie de Paris, France highlights him on the latest Europa Silver Star Coin Programme issued by the Paris Mint: Coin issue date: 03/2019
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