2090) 100th Anniversary of the Estonian Federation of the Blind, Estonia: Omniva (formerly known as Eesti Post) has issued a postage stamp of 0.90 Euro with Braille markings commemorating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 19.10.2021:

2090) 100th Anniversary of the Estonian Federation of the Blind, Estonia: Omniva (formerly known as Eesti Post) has issued a postage stamp of 0.90 Euro with Braille markings commemorating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 19.10.2021:

About 100th Anniversary of the Estonian Federation of the Blind:

The Estonian Federation of the Blind is an umbrella Organisation of Associations of visually impaired people and Associations and Foundations dealing with these people, which represents visually impaired people both at the national and international level. 

The main task of the Federation is to be an advocacy organisation that ensures that visually impaired people have the same access to all services, benefits, and opportunities as other members of society. 

The Federation includes 10 Regional Associations of the blind all over Estonia. Members also include associations that train visually impaired persons and provide them with employment opportunities, provide life-facilitating aids, and provide rehabilitation and escorts, as well as a foundation that trains guide dogs.

Since 1987, "White Cane Safety Day" has been celebrated every year on 15 October. 

The magazine "Valguse Kaja", which introduces the lives of visually impaired people, is published twice a year. 

Those who have made a significant contribution to improving the quality of life of these people are recognised with the "Deed of the Year" Award. 

The Federation organises all-Estonian summer schools and hiking days of member association leaders. 

Particular attention is paid to the accessibility of both the physical and virtual environments. Projects aimed at young people are underway on an on-going basis.

The Stamp:

The Postage stamp of 0.90 Euro shows an eye at the centre.

The First Day Cover (FDC) shows a visually impaired /blind person walking with a "white cane" and a guide dog.

The stamp of 0.90 Euro is affixed at top right cancelled with a special Cancellation Postmark of Tallinn Post office and a Braille inscription at the centre.

The date of Cancellation is - "19.10.2021".

A Full Sheet (FS) of 20 Stamps, with identical Braille alphabets/words on each stamp.

Technical details:

Issue Date: 19.10.2021

Designer: Indrek Ilves

Printer: AS Vaba Maa

Process: Offset

Stamp Size: 33.00 mm x 27.5 mm

Some other posts on Estonia on this blog:

1) The Toucan (Ramaphastos toco): The first coin in a Silver Coin Series titled "Series of the Toucan" brought out by the Niue Island (a part of the New Zealand Realm) and minted by the European Mint, Estonia in 2018

2) Tartu Peace Treaty, Estonia: A 2 Euro Commemorative Coin issued by the Bank of Estonia, celebrating the Centenary Anniversary of the Peace Treaty (1920-2020): Coin Circulation Date: Early 2020

3) 200 Years of the Discovery of Antarctica, Estonia: A 2 Euro Commemorative Coin dedicated to the Bicentenary of the Discovery of Antarctica by Admiral Fabian Gottlieb Benjamin von Bellingshauser on board the "Vostok": Coin issue date: 01/2020

4) Ugala Theatre, Estonia: Centenary Celebrations (1920-2020) of the establishment of the prestigious Theatre Company: Date of Stamp issue: 06.01.2020

_{^{5) 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}}

<sub><sup>6) "Canis Lupus", Estonia: The first of the two Euro Zone circulation coins to be released in spring 2021 by the Bank of Estonia, features Estonia's National Animal - the Wolf

7) The Finno-Ugric Peoples of Europe, Estonia: The second of the two Euro Zone circulation coins to be released in 08/2021 by the Bank of Estonia</sup></sub>

_{^{8) Kihnu Lighthouse, Estonia: A Postage Stamp of 0.90 Euro issued by "Omniva" (formerly Eesti Post) commemorating the 155th milestone of the iconic Lighthouse: Date of Stamp issue: 29.10.2020}}

_{^{9) "River Seine", Art from the Treasury of the Estonian Art Museum, Estonia: A postage stamp of 0.90 Euro issued by Omniva (formerly Eesti Post): Date of Stamp issue: 17.11.2020}}

_{^{10) Franking Labels, Estonia: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post)has provided a choice of four labels - National Stamdard Letter (0.90Euro), National Maxi Letter (1.75 Euro), International Standard Letter(1.90 Euro) & International Maxi Letter (4.85 Euro): Date of Franking Labels issue: 26.11.2020}}

_{^{11) Letipea LightHouse (or Letipea Tuletorn in Estonian), Estonia: 70 years milestone (1951-2021) celebrated with the issue of a postage stamp of 0.90 Euro by Omniva (formerly Eesti Post), the Postal Service of Estonia: Date of Stamp issue: 21.01.2021}}

_{^{12) Jarvselja Training and Experimental Forestry District, Estonia: 100th Anniversary Celebrations: A Wooden Souvenir Sheet: Date of issue: 13.04.2021}}

13) "Endangered National Wildlife", Estonia: EUROPA - 2021: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post) has issued a set of two Stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Lady's Slipper Orchid ("Cypripedium calceolus") and The Eurasian Hoopoe ("Upupa epops"): Date ofStamp set issue: 06.05.2021

14) VIII World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples (16-18.06.2021), Estonia: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post), Estonia has issued a postage stamp of 0.90 Euro commemorating the World Congress: Date of Stamp issue: 16.06.2021

15) "Squirrel and Eurasian Bullfinch", Estonia: Omniva (formerly "Eesti Post" - or Estonian Post) has issued a set of two stamps in the denominations of 1.90 Euro & 0.90 Eurorespectively as part of its Christmas 2021 Stamps: Date of Stamps issue: 15.10.2021

16) 100h Anniversary of the Estonian Federation of the Blind, Estonia:Omniva (formerly known as Eesti Post) has issued a postage stamp of 0.90 Euro with Braille markings commemorating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 19.10.2021