2021) The Biennial of Illustrations, Bratislava (15.10.21-09.01.22), Slovakia: Slovenská pošta, a.s. (Slovak Post) has issued a stamp of 0.65 Euro commemorating the exhibition: Date of stamp issue: 03.09.2021:

2021) The Biennial of Illustrations, Bratislava (15.10.21-09.01.22), Slovakia: Slovenská pošta, a.s. (Slovak Post) hasissueda stamp of 0.65 Euro commemorating the exhibition: Date of stamp issue: 03.09.2021:

About The Biennial of Illustrations - Bratislava, Slovakia 2021:

The Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava is a prestigious international competition and exhibition of original illustrations from children’s books and was founded in 1967. 

The BIB used to be held every two years at the House of Art but it moved to the more exclusive venue of Bratislava Castle in 2019. The record-breaking number of visitors, (more than 47,000), was proof that the BIB continues to be very popular.

Bratislava Castle will again host the Biennial, from 15th October 2021 to 9th January 2022.

The Commemorative Stamp:

A commemorative postage stamp has been an inseparable part of the BIB since its foundation. As such a stamp of 0.65 Euro has been issued to commemorate the Biennial exhibition

 This year it is a presentation of the holder of the Grand Prix BIB 2019 – the Iranian illustrator and painter Hasan Mousavi (1983). The figures he created in his growing years, later served him as models for his illustrations of superheroes who want to save the world. 

Later his focus shifted to illustration and painting. He also began to pursue graphic design, which he studied at Shahid Beheshti University in Karaj (Iran). 

He has illustrated more than forty children’s books. His work has been displayed in several countries (besides Iran): Germany, Denmark, Japan, the Czech Republic, the United Arab Emirates and many others. 

Mousavi received the Grand Prix 2019 for the illustration of his own book, "The Boxer", in which he attempted to present a culture of peace to children using dynamic illustrations in bold colours that convey moral messages with a deep impact.

The First Day Cover (FDC) has the postage stamp of 0.65 Euro affixed at top right, cancelled with a special Handstamp/Postmark of Bratislava Post Office dated - "03.09.2021".

The Maxi Card

Technical details:

Issue Date: 03.09.2021

Designer: Hassan Moosavi

Illustrator: Vladislav Rostoka

Printer: Tiskárna Hradištko, s.r.o.

Process: Offset

Stamp Size: 53.00 mm x 44.10 mm

Links to Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series issued by the Czech Mint posts:

1) "Aquarius", Niue Island: "Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series": First Coin in the Series features the Zodiacal Sign of Aquarius: A Silver $1 (One Dollar-NZD) issued by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2021

2) "Pisces", Niue Island: "Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series": Second Coin in the Series features the Zodiacal Sign of Pisces: A Silver $1 (One Dollar-NZD) issued by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 02/2021

3) "Aries", Niue Island: "Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series": Third Coin in the Series features the Zodiacal Sign of Aries: A Silver $1 (One Dollar-NZD) issued by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 03/2021

4) "Taurus", Niue Island: "Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series": Fourth Coin in the Series features the Zodiacl Sign of Taurus: A Silver $1 One Dollar-NZD) issued by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04/2021

5) "Gemini", Niue Island: "Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series": Fifth Coin in the Series features the Zodiacal Sign of Gemini: A Silver $1 (One Dollar-NZD) issued by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Date of Coin issue: 05/2021

6) "Cancer", Niue Island: "Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series": Sixth Coin in the Series features the Zodiacal Sign of Cancer: A Silver $1 (One Dollar-NZD) Coin issued by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Datwe/Year of Coin issue: 06/2021

7) "Leo", Niue Island: "Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series": Seventh Coin in the series features the Zodiacal Sign of Leo: A Silver $1 (One Dollar -NZD) Coin issued by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07/2021

8) "Virgo," Niue Island: "Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series": Eighth Coin in the Series features the Zodical Sign of Virgo: A Silver $1 (One Dollar-NZD) Coin issued by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08/2021 Zodiacal Sign of

For other interesting posts on Coins issued by the Slovakia National Bank, please visit the following links:

1) Caves of Slovak Karst in Slovakia: A World Natural Heritage UNESCO Site: A Gold Coin of 100 Euros issued under the "World Natural Heritage" Series by the National Bank of Slovakia, minted by the Kremnica Mint on 15.11.2017

2) Slovak National Theatre, Slovakia: Centenary Celebrations (1920-2020): A 10 Euro Silver Coin issued by the National Bank of Slovenia, minted by the Kremnica Mint: Year of issue: 2020

3) Stefan Banic (1870-1941), Slovakia: 150th Birth Anniversary of the slovak inventor of the Parachute: A 10 Euro Silver Coin in Proof (P) and Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) variants issued by the Kremnica Mint on behalf of Slovakia: Year of Coin issue: 2020

4) Josef Maximilian Petzval (06.01.1807-19.09.1891), Slovakia: A Brilliant Uncirculated Medal issued on the inventor, minted by the Mint of Slovakia, Kremnica: Year of Medal issue: 2020

5) Chronos - 2020, Tokelau: A One Oz, $6 NZD (New Zealand Dollar) Bullion Silver Coin isued by the Pressburg Mint, Slovakia: Date of Coin issue: 10.07.2021

6) "Terra 2021", Tokelau: A $5 (Five Dollars NZD) Coin minted by the Pressburg Mint, Bratislava, Slovakia depicting Planet Earth & giving a message to Save Our Planet: Date of Coin issue: 07.01.2021

7) Nanga Parbat: "50th Anniversary of the first successful ascent of an Eight-Thousander (Nanga Parbat) by Slovak Climbers": A 10 Euro Silver Collector Coin minted by the Kremnica Mint (Slovakia): Coin issue date: 15.07.2021

8) "The Demanovska Cave of Liberty", Slovakia: A 20 Euro Silver Collector Coin celebrates the 100th Anniversary (1921-2021) of the Discovery of the Demanovska Cave of Liberty: Date/Year of Coin issue: 15.06.2021

9) The Biennial of Illustrations, Bratislava (15.10.21-09.01.22), Slovakia: Slovenska posta, a.s. (Slovak Post) has issued a stamp of 0.65 Euro commemorating the forthcoming event: Date of Stamp issue: 03.09.2021

For other interesting posts on Coins issued by the Czech National Bank, please visit the following links:

1) Czech Lion - Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Czech Republic from July 2017 onwards

2) Czech Lion - Gold Bullion Coins issued by the Czech Republic from July 2017 onwards

3) Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Klaudyan Map or "Klaudyanova Mapa"

‎4) School of Applied Arts for Glassmaking in Zelezny Brod, Czech Republic: Centenary Anniversary milestone (1920-2020) celebrated with 200 Koruna Silver Coins issued by the Czech Republic National Bank:Date of Coin issue: 18.06.2020 ‎

‎5) Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), Niue: First Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series" minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 01/2020‎

‎6) Nikola Tesla, Niue: Second Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series" minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue : Date of Coin issue: 03/2020‎

‎7) Alfred Bernhard Nobel, Niue: Third Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series", minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 07/2020‎

8) Alexander Graham Bell, Niue: Fourth and Final Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series", minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 2020

9) Princess Libuse, Niue Island: A $500 NZD (New Zealand Dollars) Gold Bullion Coin minted by Ceska Mincova (Czech Mint) on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

10) Slavic Goddess Vesna, Niue Island: A Silver Coin minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Third Coin in the "Universal Godess Coin Series": Date/Year of Coin issue: 06/2021

11) Skoda 498 "Albatros" Steam Locomotive, Czechoslovakia: A Gold Medal issued by the Czech Mint commemorating the iconic "workhorse" of the 1940s upto 1970s: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2021

Links to posts on "Dog Breeds":

1) "German Shepherd", Niue Island: First Coin in the Series titled "Dog Breeds": A twelve- Coin Series of Silver Coins of the Czech Mint dedicated to the most popular Dog Breeds, issued on behalf of Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 02/2021

2) Dachshund, Niue Island: Second Coin in the Series titled "Dog Breeds": A twelve-Coin Series of Silver Coins of the Czech Mint dedicated to the most popular Dog Breeds, issued on behalf of the Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 03/2021

3) Yorkshire Terrier, Niue Island: Third Coin in the Series titled "Dog Breeds": A twelve-Coin Series of Silver Coins of the Czech Mint dedicated to the most popular Dug Breeds, issued on behalf of the Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 03/2021