4015) National Archaeological Discoveries, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus - (TRNC) Cyprus 2025: Posta ve Telgraf Teşkilatı (Turkish Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps of 17.- TRY (Turkish Lira) featuring Date/Year of Stamps issue: 08.05.2025:
Cyprus (Turkish post) 2025:
Cyprus is not a Turkish dependency. While the northern part of the island is controlled by Turkish Cypriots and recognised only by Turkey, the Republic of Cyprus is an independent state and a member of the European Union.
The northern area, known as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), is considered by the international community to be occupied territory of the Republic of Cyprus.
NOTE: the stamps issued by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are not recognised on an international level, not by the UPU nor by PostEurop.
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, Cyprus 2025: Posta ve Telgraf Teşkilatı (Turkish Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamp of 17.- TRY (Turkish Lira):
Two stamps (2x 17.- TRY)
The EUROPA Stamps:
A Late Bronze Age "anchor stone" (ca. 1479–1100 BCE) discovered by archaeologists at the Archaeological Cultural Heritage Research Center. It features 13 inscribed lines in Syrian-type hieroglyphics, and likely belonged to a ship transformed into a talisman by ancient mariners.
A Late Bronze Age “ritual cart” (ca. 1200 BCE), unearthed at Kaleburnu Royal Hill by archaeologist Dr. Bülent Kızılduman. This four-wheeled bronze cart, likely used in sacred ceremonies, was found with over 40 other ritual objects.
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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
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1) Coins and Banknotes of the Turkish Lirasi
Date of Issue: 8th May 2025
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