1831) "Endangered National Wildlife", Monaco: EUROPA - 2021: La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post) has issued a Stamp , featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Long Snouted Seahorse ("Hippocampus guttulotus"): Date of Stamp set issue: 06.05.2021:
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 La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post):
This year’s PostEurop stamp theme is ‘Endangered National Wildlife’, and La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post) has depicted the Long-snouted Seahorse ("Hippocampus guttulotus") which are critically endangered.
These beautiful stamps feature species that are locally registered from "Critically Endangered" through to "Near Threatened".
The EUROPA Stamps issued by La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post) features the Long-snouted Seahorse ("Hippocampus guttulotus"):
The Stamp of 1.50 Euro represents the long-snouted seahorse, ("Hippocampus guttulotus"), recognizable by the shape of its elongated snout and its body covered with filaments.
Seahorses are mainly threatened by habitat loss and degradation caused by coastal development and destructive fishing gear.
The First Day Cover (FDC) is titled "Principaute de Monaco" (meaning "Principality of Monaco) and shows a shot of the Principality at left.At top right is affixed the postage stamp depicting the critically endangered Seahorse. The Special Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark carries an image of a Seahorse in the centre. The Cancellation is of Monaco Post Office and is dated - "06.05.2021".
A Full Sheet (FS) of Ten Stamps.
Issue Date: 06.05.2021
Designer: Stefano Morri
Process: Offset
Size: 40.85 mm x 30.00 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
Interesting Posts on Monaco on this Blog:
1) "Ancient Postal Routes - 18th Century", Monaco: EUROPA 2020 theme: A postage stamp of 1.40 Euro issued by "La Poste de Monaco" (Monaco Post) on 06.05.2020
2) 44th International Circus Festival, Monaco (16-26 January 2020), being held at Monte Carlo: The theme of this edition of the Curcus Festival is the - "HORSE": A Stamp of 1.40 Euro issued by "La Poste de Monaco" ( Monaco Post): Stamp issue date: 06.01.2020
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