2265) "Chimney Sweeper - Good Luck", Liechtenstein: Liechtensteinische Post (Liechtenstein Post) has brought out a set of two stamps - "Horseshoe" (CHF 0.90) and "Cloverleaf" (CHF 1.10) to commemorate the tradition of symbols of Good Luck Charms: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.03.2022:

2265) "Chimney Sweeper - Good Luck", Liechtenstein: Liechtensteinische Post (Liechtenstein Post) has brought out a set of two stamps - "Horseshoe" (CHF 0.90) and  "Cloverleaf" (CHF 1.10) to commemorate the tradition of symbols of Good Luck Charms: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.03.2022:

About Chimney Sweeper - Good Luck:

The tradition-steeped profession of chimney sweeping is also associated with luck. In former times, however, people had a very ambivalent relationship to these professionals. 

On the one hand, the chimney sweep was terrifyingly black and associated with the devil, on the other hand, he helped to prevent fires through his work.

 On New Year's Day, he went from house to house and presented his annual bill. As one of the first people one met in the New Year, over time, he came to represent a lucky figure.

Today, the chimney sweeps are mainly responsible for inspecting, cleaning and optimising heating systems. They help ensure that the systems use less fuel, are safer and have a longer service life.

The Stamps:

The good luck often quoted in good wishes is being conveyed through these two stamps issued by Liechtensteinische Post (Liechtenstein Post).

 "Horseshoe" (face value: CHF 0.90) and "Cloverleaf" (face value: CHF 1.10) are appearing as special stamps with exclusive gold foil embossing.

 In addition to the phrase "Good luck" in five different languages, a horseshoe and cloverleaf adorn the stamps as symbols of good luck, although portraits of a female chimney sweep and a male chimney sweep, take centre stage.

The two postage stamps of 0.90 and CHF 1.10

The First Day Cover (FDC) is titled - "VIEL GLUCK", "GOOD LUCK", "MUCHA SUARTE", BONNE CHANCE" and "TANTI AUGURI". 

At top right is affixed the two stamps issued in the set cancelled with a special cancellation stamp of Vaduz Post Office dated "07.03.2022".

Two First Day Covers (FDCs) bearing cancelled blocks (sets of four) of each variant at top right.

Two Maxi Cards showing good luck charms.

Technical details:

Issue Date: 07.03.2022

Designer: Hans Peter Gassner, Vaduz

Printer: Gutenberg AG, Schaan

Process: Offset CMYK + Gold Hot-foil Stamping

Colours: 4 Colours

Size: 40.00 mm x 28.00  mm

Links: Crypto-Currency Stamps & Coin Posts:

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6) "Blockchain Technology", Principality of Liechtenstein: A Crypto Stamp of CHF 5.20 titled "Perspective" issued by Liechtensteinische Post: Date of Stamp issue: 06.09.2021

Some interesting post Links from Liechtenstein and Switzerland:

Interesting posts on Coins and Banknotes from Switzerland on this Blog:

1) Alpine Edelweiss: "Flora Alpina" Series: The first coin in the Series issued in January 2016

2) Alpine Gentian: "Flora Alpine" Series: The Second Coin in the Series issued in January 2017 

3) Alpine Carline Thistle: "Flora Alpine" Series: The Third and Final coin in the Series issued in January 2018 

4) A 10 Franc Banknote honouring Charles Edourd Jaenneret popularly known as Le Corbusier who designed the Modern Indian city of Chandigarh 

5) 10 Franc Banknote issued by the Swiss National Bank wins the prestigious IBNS Award 2017

6) St. Bernard "Barry" (1800-1812): A commemorative 50 Francs Gold Coin issued by the Swiss Federal Mint on 14.09.2017

7) The Legend of William Tell depicted on a Gold 50 Francs Swiss Coin issued on 26.04.2018

8) "La Suisse": Swiss Steamships Coin Series: A 20 Francs Silver Coin issued on 26.04.2018:

9) Swiss Army Knife - 100th Anniversary of Karl Elsener's passing away (inventor of the original Swiss Army knife): A Silver 20 Franc Coin from the Swiss Federal Mint, commemorates the globally popular Swiss Army Knife: Coin issue date: 10.09.2018

10) 200 Franc Banknote: issued by the Swiss National Bank, Switzerland on 22.08.2018: Fourth of the six Banknotes in the Ninth Banknote Series being released by the Bank in a phased manner

11) 50 Franc Banknote issued by the Swiss National Bank, Switzerland, winner of the prestigious 2016 "International Banknote Society Award (IBNS)

12) Federal Shooting Festival, Switzerland celebrated with the release of Silver 50 Franc and Gold 500 Franc "Talers" or Medals that are valid during the duration of the Festival (issue year - 2019)

13) 100 years of the Swiss National Circus - "Knie" celebrated with the issue os 20 Swiss francs coin from the Swiss Mint stable (2019): Issue date: 24.01.2019

14) The Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT): A Silver 20 Swiss Francs Coin issued by the Swiss Mint at their facility in Bern in 2016, commemorating the opening of the largest railway and deepest traffic tunnel in the world

15) "Crocodile" Locomotives, Switzerland: Centenary Celebration: Swiss Mint issues a 50 Francs Commemorative Gold Coin: Coin release date: 09.05.2019

16) "The Art of Brewing Beer" Stamp, Swiss Post: A set of two Stamps depicting two varieties of Beer, popular in Switzerland, issued by Swiss Post: Date of issue: 05.09.2019

17) Roger Federer, Switzerland: A 20 Francs Silver Coin issued by the Federal Swiss Mint commemorating the achievements of the legendary Tennis Player: Coin issue date: 23.01.2020

18) Edelweiss (Mountain Star), Swiss Alps, Mongolia: minted under the series titled "Numismatic Sculptures": Commemorative Gold Coins of 1000 Togrog and Silver Coins of 500 Togrog issued by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich for Mongolia

19) Federal Shooting Festival, Switzerland celebrated with the release of Silver 50 Franc and Gold 500 Franc "Talers" (or Medals) that are valid during the duration of the Festival: Issue Year: 2020

20) 200 Franc Banknote issued by the Swiss National Bank, Switzerland on 12.09.2019: Sixth and last of the six Banknotes in the Ninth Banknote Series released by the Bank in a phased manner

21) International Year of Plant Health, Switzerland: A Postage Stamp of CHF 0.85 issued by Swiss Post depicting a Japanese beetle eating a healthy plant leaf: Date os stamp issue: 05.03.2020

22) "Social Diversity": Liechtenstein - Switzerland: A Joint Stamp Issue of two stamps by Liechteinische Post and Swiss Post of CHF 1.00 and CHF 0.85: Stamp issue Date: 14.11.2019

23) Orell Fussli (1519-2019), Switzerland: Celebrating the 500th Anniversary milestone of the Banknote and Security Paper printng major with the issue of a House Note

24) "Ancient Postal Routes, through Rheinhausen-Basel-Zurich", Switzerland: EUROPA theme for 2020: A set of two Postage stamps of 100 Swiss Francs each issued by Swiss Post: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.05.2020

25) Microscopic Art, Switzerland: A set of two stamps of the values of 0.85 and 1.00 Swiss franc issued by Swiss Post: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.05.2020

26) 150th Anniversary of the Swiss Fire Brigade Association, Switzerland: A 20 Swiss Franc Silver Coin issued by the Swiss Mint, commemorates the milestone: Date of Coin issue: 03.09.2020

27) "Ceneri Base Tunnel", New Alpine Tranversal (NEAT), Switzerland: A 20 Franc Silver Coin issued by the Swissmint: Date of Coin issue: 03.09.2020

28) "Susten Pass", Switzerland: A 20 Franc Silver Coin issued by the Swissmint: Date of Coin issue: 03.09.2020

29) "Basel Dove" (or the "Basler Dybli") Stamp, Switzerland: 175th Anniversary of the Basel Dove Postage Stamp celebrated on Stamp Day - 2020: Date of Stamp issue: 05.11.2020

30) The Zytglogge" Clock Tower, Berne, Switzerland: A 500 Frane Postage Stamp issued by Swiss Post featuring the iconic Clock Tower in Berne: Date of Stamp issue: 05.11.2020

31) The European Hare (Lepus europaeus): "Swiss Forest Animals Coin Series": A Bimetallic Coin issued by the Swissmint, Switzerland: Date of Coin issue: 23.01.2020

32) The Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): "Swiss Forest Animals Coin Series": A Bimetallic Coin issued by the Swissmint, Switzerland: Date of Coin issue: 21.01.2021

33) "Endangered National Wildlife", Switzerland: EUROPA - 2021: Swiss Post has issued a set of two Stamps featuring critically Endangered Swiss Butterflies - The Woodland Brown ("Lopinga achine") and The Scarce Large Blue ("Phengaris leleius"): Date of Stamp set issue: 06.05.2021

34) "Illusion - The Bridge of Life", (a painting by Sandro Del-Prete), Switzerland: A 20 Franc Silver Coin minted by the Swissmint: Date/Year of Coin issue: 29.04.2021

35) "Menzi Muck", Switzerland: "Swiss Inventions Stamps Series": First stamp in the Series: Date of stamp issue: 02.09.2021

36) Swiss Trees, Switzerland (Helvetia): "Swiss Post has brought out a Stamp Set featuring four Swiss Trees - Larch, Oak, Sycamore & Swiss Stone Pine: Date of Stamp Set issue: 02.09.2021

37) A Coin Set minted by the Swiss Federal Mint includes a 10 Franc Coin depicting the Alpine Edelweiss (National Flower of Switzerland) from the "Alpina Flora" Series and seven other denominations - 5 Fr, 2 Fr, 1 Fr, 1/2 Fr, 20, 10 & 5 Centimes: Year of Coin Set issue: 2016

Posts from Liechtenstein:

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2) "Social Diversity": Liechtenstein - Switzerland: A Joint Stamp Issue of two stamps by Liechteinische Post and Swiss Post of CHF 1.00 and CHF 0.85: Stamp issue Date: 14.11.2019

3) Dragonflies II, Liechtenstein: A set of four stamps issued depicting White Featherleg (CHF 0.85), Red Veined Darter (CHF 1.30), Scarlet Darter (CHF 1.80) and Spotted Darter Dragonfly (CHF 2.00): Stamp Set issue date: 02.03.2020 

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_{^{5) "PET Recycling", Liechtenstein: An embroidered Stamp of 6.30 Euros made from recycled polyester thread from 3,100 PET bottles: Date of Stamp issue: 07.09.2020}}

_{^{6) Panorama - Trails", Principality of Liechtenstein: A set of se-tenant stamps issued by Liechtensteinische Post (Liechtenstein Post) featuring popular trails in the country's Mountainous Landscapes: Date of stamp Set issue: 07.06.2021}}

7) "The White Woman" & "The Talibudel", Liechtenstein: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths theme: Liechtensteinische Post (Liechtenstein Post) has issued two Postage Stamps in the denominations of CHF 1.80 each depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.03.2022

8) "Chimney Sweeper - Good Luck", Liechtenstein: Liechtensteinische Post (Liechtenstein Post) has brought out a set of two stamps - "Horseshoe" (CHF 0.90) and "Cloverleaf" (CHF 1.10) to commemorate the tradition of Good Luck Charms: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.03.2022