2267) "Russian Invasion of Ukraine - 2022", Latvia: Latvijas Pastas (Latvian Post) has issued a Stamp Block and a Special Postal Cover in support of Ukraine's War effort: Date of Stamp Block issue: 10.03.2022:

2267) "Russian Invasion of Ukraine - 2022", Latvia: Latvijas Pastas (Latvian Post) has issued a Stamp Block and a Special Postal Cover in support of Ukraine's War effort: Date of Stamp Block issue: 10.03.2022:

About 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine:

The Stamp Block

On 10.03.2022, Latvijas Pasts (Latvian Post) has issued a Stamp Block and a Special Postal Cover in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in support of Ukraine.

50% of the proceeds from the sales of the block will be channelled to the charity fund Ziedot.lv programme in support of Ukraine. 

The stamp block consists of three stamps and a special explanatory coupon. The block features -

a) the National Flags of Ukraine and Latvia,

b) Ukraine's Independence Monument in Kiev and

c) Latvia’s Freedom Monument in Riga as well as inscriptions in Ukrainian and Latvian saying "We Are with You! and Glory to Ukraine!"

The Special Postal Cover (SPC)

2. The Latvian War of Independence (Latvian: "Latvijas Neatkarības karš"), sometimes called "Latvia's freedom battles" ("Latvijas brīvības cīņas") or the "Latvian War of Liberation" ("Latvijas atbrīvošanas karš"), was a series of military conflicts in Latvia between 05.12.1918, after the newly proclaimed Republic of Latvia was invaded by Soviet Russia, and the signing of the Latvian-Soviet Riga Peace Treaty on 11.08.1920, resulting in a victory for Latviaand Latvian Independence .

Technical details:

Issue Date: 10.03.2022

Designer: Ģirts Grīva

Printer: Baltic Banknote

For other posts on Latvian Coins/Stamps, please visit the following links:

1) Latvian Folk Songs: "Smith Forges in the Sky": A 5 Euro Silver Coin issued by the LATVIJAS BANKA in 2017

2) Honey Coin: A 5 Euro Gold plated Silver coin minted by the Mint of Lithuania on behalf of the Bank of Latvia titled "Honey Coin" featuring honey-comb cells issued on 22.05.2018

3) Birds of Latvia (2018): Common Redshank (Tringa tatanus) and Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus): A set of two stamps issued by Latvijas Pasts (Latvia Post) on 08.06.2018

4) The Garden of Destiny ("Likendarzs") : A 5 Euro Silver coin commemorates the National Memorial Site/Project in Latvia, dedicated to all Latvians and their collective strength: Coin minted by the Royal Dutch Mint on behalf of the Bank of Latvia and issued on 22.06.2018

5) A 5 Euro Silver-Perculor Coin titled "The Earth" issued by the Bank of Latvia on 22.12.2016

6) Blind Talents, Latvia: Latvijas Pasts has issued a Postage stamp of 0.90 Euro featuring works of art created using the tactile painting technique - a method of painting adapted to visually impaired persons: Stamp issue date: 26.07.2019

7) "Gifts of the Forest", Latvia: A 5 Euro Silver Proof Coin issued by the Bank of Latvia and minted by Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt (the Royal Dutch Mint) on 14.10.2019

8) Centenary Celebrations of Latvia's "Freedom Fights" (or the "War of Independence") (1918-1920): Lat6vijas Banka ("Bank of Latvia") has issued a Silver 5 Euro Commemorative Coin celebrating the Centenary of the "Liberation of Riga" (1919-2019): Coin minted by Lithuanian Mint: Coin issue date: 07.11.2019

9) Coat of Arms of Cities and Regions of Latvia: A set of five stamps issued by Latvijas Pasts (Latvia Post) depicting the Coats of Arms of Babite (1.42 Euro), Durbes (1.0 Euro), Koknese (1.35 Euro), Krimuldi (1,29) and Vilani (1.54 Euro) Municipalities: Stamp set issue date 03.01.2020

10) "Ancient Postal Routes - by Horse Transport & Bicycles", Latvia: EUROPA 2020 theme: A set of two postage stamps of 1,35 Euro and 1.42 Euro issued by "Latvijas Pasts" (Latvian Post): Date of Stamp set issue: 08.05.2020

11) The First Latvian Opera - "Banuta", Latvia: Centenary Celebrations of the popular symbol of Latvian Classical music (1920-2020): A postage stamp of 1.00 Euro brought out by Latvijas Pasts (Latvian Post): Date of Stamp issue: 03.07.2020

12) "Modernism in Latvia (The 1960s)": A 5 Euro Silver Coin with selective Gold plating issued by Lietuvos Monetu Kalykla (Lithuanian Mint) on behalf of Latvia: Date of Coin issue: 02.10.2020

13) "Linden Leaf" Coins, Latvia: A 5 Euyro Silver Collector Coin issued by "Latvijas Banka" (Bank of Latvia) dedicated to ecology: Coin minted by "Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt (Royal Dutch Mint) on behalf of Latvijas Banka: Date of Coin issue: 03.11.2020

14) Personal Freedom, Latvia: "Latvijas Banka" (Bank of Latvia) has issued a 5 Euro Collector Coin symbolising Personal Freedom: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11.12.2020

15) "Endangered National Wildlife", Latvia: EUROPA - 2021: VAS Latvijas Pasts (Latvian Post) has issued a set of two Stamps featuring critically Endangered Latvian Wildlife - The Freshwater Pearl Mussel (1.00 Euro) and The Black Stork (1.27 Euro) respectively: Date of Stamp set issue: 23.04.2021

16) 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, Latvia: 85th Championship being held from the 21.05.2021 to 06.06.2021 in Riga: A postage stamp of 1.71 Euro issued by Latvijas Pasts (Latvian Post) to commemorate the Championship: Date of Stamp issue: 21.05.2021

17) Latvian Museums - Porcelain Museum, Latvia: A stamp of 1.00 Euro issued by VAS Latvijas Pasts (Latvian Post) featuring an exhibit from the Porcelain Museum: Date of Stamp issue: 06.08.2021

18) "Lilac Flower - a Symbol of Luck" - Latvia: A Five Euro Silver Coin issued by the "Latvijas Banka" ("Bank of Latvia") depicting the association of the Lilac Flower, as a symbol of Luck, particularly in marriage: Date of Coin issue: 15.06.2021)

19) "Miracle Coin", Latvia: Latvijas Banka (Bank of Latvia) has issued a 5 Euro Silver Collector Coin highlighting Imagination and Hope: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2021

20) Russian Invasion of Ukraine - 2022", Latvia: Latvijas Pastas (Latvian Post) has issued a Stamp Block and a special Postal Cover in support of Ukraine's War effort: Date of Stamp Block issue: 10.03.2022

Links to posts on Russian, Ukraine, Transnistria Coins, Banknotes and stamps:

Links to other posts on Ukrainian Coins/Banknotes on this Blog:

1) 100th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Revolution: A 5 Hryvnia Nickel-Silver Commemorative Coin issued by the National Bank of Ukraine on 22.03.2017

2) Ukraine: Centenary Celebrations of the first postage stamps issued in 1918, commemorated on a new Cupro-Nickel Collector Coin of 5 Hryvnia issued on 25.09.2018

3) 100th Anniversaries of both the Ukrainian Revolution (1917-1921) and introduction of the first Banknotes of an independent Ukraine (1917): A Commemorative Banknote of 100 Hryvnia issued by the National Bank of Ukraine on 17.12.2018

4) A 1,000 Hryvnia Banknote from Ukraine, to be issued by the National Bank of Ukraine: This Banknote will be a part of a family of 6 circulating Banknote and 6 Coin denominations, making for a total of 12 denominations in circulation (reduced from 17 denominations in circulation at present): Banknote issue date: 25.10.2019

5) Palanok Castle, Ukraine: A set of two coins in the denominations of 5 Hryvnia (Cupro-mickel) and 10 Hryvnia (Silver) issued by the National Bank of Ukraine commemorating one of Ukraine's most well known landmarks: Coin issue date: 26.02.2019

6) Zolochiv Castle, Ukraine: "Architectural Monuments" Commemorative Coin Series features the historic castle: A 5 Hryvnia (Cupro-nickel) and 10 Hryvnis (Silver) Coin issued by the National Bank of Ukraine, minted by the Ukrainian Mint: YEar of Coin issue: 2020

7) "Sovka roskoshnaja" ("Staurophora celsia") Moth, Ukraine: Sterling Silver Proof (10 Hryvnia) and Cupro-nickel (2 Hrvynia) coins issued under its "Native Flora and Fauna Coin Series" by the National Bank of Ukraine

8) 1075 years since Princess Olga (890-969 AD), Ukraine: A Silver Proof Coin brought out by the National Bank of Ukraine,minted by the Ukrainian Mint: Year of issue: 2020

9) 30th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence (1991-2021): National Bank of Ukraine has issued four Coin Variants celebrating the Milestone - 250 Hryvnia (Gold), 50 & 10 Hyrvnia (Silver), 5 Hryvnia (Cupro-nickel/German Silver): Date of Coins issue: 17.08.2021

10) 80 Years since the Babyn Yar Massacres by the Nazi War Machine, Ukraine: Two Coins in the denominations of 10 and 5 Hyvrnias issued ny the National Bank of Ukraine paying a tribute to the victims of the Nazi Barbaric Ideology: Date of Coins issue: 27.09.2021

11) Russian Invasion of Ukraine - 2022", Latvia: Latvijas Pastas (Latvian Post) has issued a Stamp Block and a special Postal Cover in support of Ukraine's War effort: Date of Stamp Block issue: 10.03.2022

12) Ukrainian Pysanka Easter Egg", Canada: A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Coin features the Traditional Ukrainian Pysanka Egg issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Date of Coin issue: 08.03.2022

Posts on Transnistria:

1) Transnistria (or the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic): 25th Anniversary of the Trans-Dniester Ruble: A One Ruble Commemorative Banknote issued by the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank celebrating the milestone: Year of Banknote issue: 2019:

Posts on Russia:

1) A 100 Rouble Banknote issued by Russia to commemorate the XXII Winter Olympics - (07-23 February 2014) held at Sochi, Russia

2) Commemorative Coins issued when the 1980 22nd Summer Olympics were held in Moscow (19.07.1980 to 03.08.1980)

3) 2018 "Federation Internationale de Football Association" (FIFA) World Cup being held in Russia between 14.06.2018 &15.07.2018: Some Coins and stamps issued by Russia, Australia, Hungary, Spain & France to commemorate the Tournament/Championship

4) "Ancient Postal Routes - the Kholmogory post road (Arkhangelsk - Vologda - Yaroclavi - Moscow), Russia: Europa 2020 theme: A stamp brought out by "Pochta Rossii"(Russian Post) featuring this important post road: Date of Stamp issue: 15.01.2020

5) Russia celebrates the "Return" Of Crimea to Russia in 2014, by issuing a circulation 5 Ruble Coin in 2019

6) 44th Chess Olympiad held in Russia (24.07.2020 to 30.08.2020), Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) has issued a stamp commemorating the first online Olympiad held in 2020 for the first time in its history: Date of Stamp issue: 16.12.2020

7) Yuri Gagarin, Cosmonaut, Russia: 60th Anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's landmark first manned flight into space: Central Bank of Russia has celebrated the milestone with a 25 Ruble Silver Coin minted by the St. Petersburg Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) Cherepanov Steam Locomotive - 1834", Russian Federation: "The Inventions of Russia Coin Series": The First Coin in the 3 Ruble Silver Coin Series issued by the Bank of Russia depicts the Steam Locomotive: Date/Year of Coin issue: 16.08.2021