4088) Did You Know Series (113): "Dove of Peace", Switzerland: An international initiative of an embroidered Postage Stamp issued by Swiss post: Postal administrations from various European countries (including Swiss Post), the United Nations, the Universal Postal Union and Austrian embroidery producer Hämmerle & Vogel are all involved in the project. Date of Stamp issue: 04.09.2025:
A sign of peace:
To raise awareness of the importance of peace, an international initiative has created the “Dove of peace” stamp.
Peace is a basic human need: we all want to live in harmony. And yet we are often surrounded by different conflicts within ourselves, in our communities or globally.
To raise awareness of the value of peace and send a message of hope, an international initiative launched the “Dove of peace” stamp project.
The centerpiece of the project is an embroidered stamp featuring a dove as a universal symbol of peace and unity.
A shared idea for a better world:
Postal administrations from various European countries (including Swiss Post), the United Nations, the Universal Postal Union and Austrian embroidery producer Hämmerle & Vogel are all involved in the project.
“Together, we are committed to world peace, which we are supporting through this project and the ‘Dove of peace’ stamp,” the project sponsors announced in a communication.
The stamp will be available in the participating countries, always with the same design and the relevant country’s text and face value.
Like a dove in flight, the project transcends borders and carries a powerful message of love, tolerance and humanity around the world.
A call to action:
The stamp is also designed as a call to action: peace begins within ourselves and in our immediate surroundings.
It requires daily effort, resilience and a commitment to working towards a harmonious community.
Even small actions can make a difference such as using a stamp that encourages people to join the global peace effort.
The Postage Stamp:
Technical details:
Issue Date: 04.09.2025
Designer: Iris Hämmerle, Lustenau (AT)
Printer: Embroidered on a woven background; Hämmerle & Vogel GmbH & Co KG, Lustenau, Austria
Size:
Stamp: 55.00 mm ×43.00 mm,
Miniature Sheet: 55.00 mm ×43.00 mm
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