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Monday, 12 May 2025

3919) National Archaeological Discoveries, Hungary: Magyar Posta (Hungarian Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring a neck collar discovered at Somló which is a unique find on the Somló Hill: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 09.05.2025:

3919)  National Archaeological Discoveries, Hungary: Magyar Posta (Hungarian Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring a neck collar discovered at Somló which is a unique find on the Somló Hill: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 09.05.2025:

About EUROPA Stamps:

EUROPA Stamps are special stamps issued by European postal administrations. 

They bear the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme. 

EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world and have been issued for over 60 years.

Every year a new theme is assigned by PostEurop and all participating countries issue stamps with their own interpretation of the theme. The theme for 2025 is "National Archeological Discoveries"

More about EUROPA Postage Stamps:

EUROPA Postage stamps (also known as Europa - CEPT - European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations - until 1992) are special stamps issued by European Postal Administrations/Enterprises and bears the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme.

EUROPA stamps underline cooperation in the posts domain, aimed at promotion of philately. They also build awareness of the common roots, culture and history of Europe and its common goals.

As such, EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world.

Since the first issue in 1956, EUROPA stamps have been a tangible symbol of Europe's desire for closer integration and co-operation.

In 1993, PostEurop became responsible for issuing EUROPA stamps.

When CEPT decided to focus more on telecommunications in 1993, PostEurop took over the management of the Europa issues. The CEPT logo was replaced by a new logo created by PostEurop i.e. the word "EUROPA" leaning towards the right hand side.

Each year, PostEurop's "Stamps & Philately Group" selects the EUROPA stamp theme:

1993 - Contemporary Art

1994 - Great Discoveries

1995 - Peace and Freedom

1996 - Famous women

1997 - Tales and legends

1998 - Festivals and National Celebrations

1999 - Nature Reserves and Parks

2000 - Common Design. Tower of 6 stars

2001 - Water - Treasure of Nature

2002 - The Circus

2003 - Poster Art

2004 - Holidays

2005 - Gastronomy

2006 - Integration through the eyes of Young People

2007 - Scout Centenary

2008 - Writing Letters

2009 - Astronomy

2010 - Children Books

2011 - Forests - International Year of Forests

2012 - Visit …. (for instance "Visit Finland" etc.)

2013 - Van of the Postman - Postal vehicles 

2014 - Musical instruments - National musical instruments

2015 - Old Toys

2016 - Ecology in Europe - "Think Green". Common Design

2017 - Castles

2018 - Bridges

2019 - National Birds

2020 - Ancient Postal Routes

2021 - Endangered National Wildlife

2022 - Stories & Myths. 

2023 - PEACE – The highest value of humanity       

2024 - Underwater fauna and flora           

2025 - National Archaeological discoveries       

2026 - Common design: 70th anniversary of EUROPA             stamps            

2027 - Street art

About EUROPA - National Archaeological Discoveries, Hungary Magyar Posta (Hungarian Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring a neck collar discovered at Somló is a unique find on the Somló Hill:

The EUROPA Stamps:

Each year the members of the Association of European Postal Operators (PostEurop) issue stamps on a common theme, which in 2025 is national archaeological discoveries. 

The “EUROPA stamp” is one of the most popular themes for collectors and issues bearing the official logo are among the most sought after new stamps. The miniature sheet consisting of two pairs of stamps was designed by the graphic artist Katalin Bódi, of which 20,000 copies have been printed by the banknote printing company Pénzjegynyomda Zrt.

Somló Hill:

Somló Hill played an important role in the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age, and was most likely the seat of an elite who hid their treasures there during mysterious sacrificial ceremonies

For this reason, this isolated hill is among the most important archaeological sites in Hungary today. 

Archaeological excavations on Somló have uncovered numerous fascinating finds which provide important information about the history and culture of the region. 

The archaeologists, with the help of volunteers, found ritual treasures dating from the Late Bronze Age during a metal detecting survey

The neck collar discovered at Somló is a unique find, as it consists of an eggshell-thin bronze plate covered by a thin gold foil held in place by its edges being folded back over the rim of the bronze plate. 

The neck collar is divided into four fields by three bundles of cord-ribs and is also adorned with densely stamped concentric circular patterns. 

This jewellery was probably part of a set of ceremonial vestments and may have been a sign of the wearer’s high social status. 

The gold and amber jewellery is evidence of a flourishing Late Bronze Age culture

These pieces of jewellery indicate that there was probably a close network of European contacts spanning the Baltic, the Alps and the Carpathian Basin. 

The excavations have also unearthed a set of wild boar tusk trophies and individual weapons, which are indicative of the rich culture and traditions of the region’s warring communities.

The Stamps:

The two stamps of the special Miniature Sheet focus on the bronze neck collar covered in ornate gold foil, and an ornate bronze disc likewise covered in gold foil with amber beads, while the design of the frame features a composition of artefacts from Hoard I. 

The Miniature Sheet (MS) featuring two EUROPA Stamps

The First Day Cover (FDC)

The associated First Day Cover (FDC) shows a spearhead found in the hoard. 

The imprint of the postmark on the first day cover shows a stylised drawing inspired by the ornamentation of the archaeological treasure.

Technical details:

Issue Date: 09.05.2025

Designer: Photos by László György, Designed by Katalin Bódi

PrinterPénzjegynyomda Zrt. (miniature sheet); Codex Zrt. (FDC)

Process: Offset

Size: 30.00 mm x 40.00 mm

Values: HUF 4,080





 Links:


Links to Posts on "National Archeological Discoveries" on this Blog, the theme of POSTEUROP "EUROPA -2025":


























Links to posts on "Stories and Myths"" on this Blog, the theme of PostEUROP "EUROPA -2022:






























Links to posts on "Endangered National Wildlife" on this Blog, the theme of PostEUROP "EUROPA -2021:


























Links to posts on "Ancient Postal Routes" on this Blog, the theme of PostEurop "EUROPA-2020":











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17) "Ancient Postal Routes - the Old Road Majstorska Cesta", Croatia: A Se-tenant of two Stamps of the values of 8.60 HRK issued by Croatian Post: Date of stamp issue: 08.05.2020













33) Ancient Postal Routes, Vatican City State: EUROPA 2020 Theme: Two stamps of 1.10 Euro and 1.15 Euro issued by the Ufficio filatelico e Numismatico -Governatorato, Vaticano featuring ancient postal routes emanating from the Vatican City State during the 6th & 11th Centuries AD

Links to posts on Hungarian Coins, Currency & Stamps on this Blog:

Posts on Hungarian Dogs:



Links to posts on European Capital of Culture:

i) "Valetta", European Capital of Culture - A Commemorative Coin issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) for the Central Bank of Malta and Malta Post celebrating the designation by issue of a 10 Euro Silver Coin and a silver fol replica stamp on 22.05.2018

ii) "Leewarden", European Capital of Culture - 2018: Commemorating Coins issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) celebrating the designation by issue of 10 Euro Gold Coins, 5 Euro Silver Coins and 5 Euro Silver plated Coins in April 2018

iii) Rijeka (Republic of Croatia) and Galway (Republic of Ireland) declared "European Capitals of Culture - 2020": A Joint-Stamp issue brought out by Croatian Post and An Post celebrating the designation: Stamps issue date: 23.01,2020

iv) Bergamo and Brescia, Italy: Five Euro Commemorative Copper Coins issued by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) commemorate the designated Italian Cultural Capital Cities: Date/Year of Coin issue: 20.02.2023

v) Veszprem-Balaton, Hungary: Magyar Posta (Hungarian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1250 HUF (Hungarian Forint) commemorating the Hungarian City designated as the 2023 European Capital of Culture City - "VEB2023 ECoC": Date/Year of Stamp issue: 02.08.2023

Links to posts on Hungarian Coins, Currency & Stamps on this Blog:

Posts on Hungarian Dogs:































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