Saturday, 7 March 2026

4372) "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", Monaco: La Poste Monaco (Monaco Post) has issued one EUROPA Postage Stamp of 2.25€ (Euros) Date of Stamps Issue: 07.05.2026:

4372) "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", Monaco La Poste Monaco (Monaco Post) has issued one EUROPA Postage Stamp of 2.25€ (Euros) Date of Stamps Issue: 07.05.2026:

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

PostEurop writes in their press release this about the story of the design:

Designers: Klaus Welp who produced numerous Finnish stamps, including many EUROPA stamps (2011 ; 2015 ; 2018).

The design proposal of Bosnia and Herzegovina arrived 2nd and the one of Luxembourg 3rd.

Says Klaus Welp:

"In today’s turbulent world, there is an increasing need for peace, unity, and a strong community spirit, as well as reliable communication systems.

A well-functioning national postal service is a fundamental pillar for democracies, providing security and connectivity for citizens.

It was an honour to participate in this design competition and celebrate the 70th anniversary of PostEurop with this small piece of graphic art.

As a designer, it is immensely gratifying to know that this stamp will be printed and published in so many European countries and shared across the globe.

At the start of the design process, I explored several visual concepts for the stamp. Together with Tommi Kantola, Design Manager at Posti, we refined one of these concepts into the final, winning proposal. With more than two decades of collaboration and over 120 stamp projects, our teamwork once again resulted in a successful outcome.

The design of the 2026 EUROPA Stamp combines abstract and symbolic elements.

The diagonally ascending dotted line represents both the perforation of a stamp and the progressive work of the PostEurop.

The seven dots, connected by a straight line, symbolise seventy years of unified effort by postal operators across the continent.

The blending gradients and dotted patterns in the background form a cohesive and vibrant surface, reflecting the joyful mix of colours from the European flag and symbolising the unity of all member nations."

About EUROPA Stamps, Monaco: One stamp (2.25€) issued by La Poste Monaco (Monaco Post) has issued one EUROPA Postage Stamp of  2026: Date of Issue: 03.03.2026:

One stamp (2.25 €) issued by Monaco Post.

These stamps are issued in a mini-sheet of 10 stamps




Links:

Links to Posts on "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps"  on this Blog, the theme of POSTEUROP "EUROPA -2026":

1) "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", Aland: Aland Post has issued two EUROPA Postage Stamps 2026: Date of issue: 08.05.2026

2) "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", Belgium: Bpost (Belgium Post has issued two Europa Postage Stamps 2026: Datew of Stamps issue: 13.04.2026

3) "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", Liechtenstein: Liechtensteinische Post AG (Liechtenstein Post) has issued one EUROPA Postage Stamp of 1.90 CHF 2026: Datew of Stamp issue: 02.03.2026

4) "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", Finland: Posti (Finland Post) has issued one EUROPA Postage Stamp of 2026: Date of Stamp issue: 06.05.2026

5) "Common Design - 70th anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", San Marino: Poste San Marino S.p.a. (also known as Poste Sammarinesi) - San Marino Post has issued one EUROPA Postage Stamp of 3.30 Euro: Date of Stamps issue: 03.03.2026

6) "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", Monaco: La Poste Monaco (Monaco Post) has issued one EUROPA Postage Stamp of 2.25 Euro: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 07.05.2026

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":











16) "Ancient Postal Routes - Within and Outside Europe", Iceland: Two Postage Stamps issued by "Islandpostur" (Iceland Post) in the denominations of ISK 3150: Date of Stamps issue: 07.05.2020

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 

Interesting Posts on Monaco on this Blog:

1) "Ancient Postal Routes - 18th Century", Monaco: EUROPA 2020 theme: A postage stamp of 1.40 Euro issued by "La Poste de Monaco" (Monaco Post) on 06.05.2020

2) 44th International Circus Festival, Monaco (16-26 January 2020), being held at Monte Carlo: The theme of this edition of the Curcus Festival is the - "HORSE": A Stamp of 1.40 Euro issued by "La Poste de Monaco" ( Monaco Post): Stamp issue date: 06.01.2020

3) "Ballons Montes", Monaco: "150th Anniversary of the Balloon Post": A Stamp of 1.90 Euro issued by La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post): Date of Stamp issue: 03.11.2020

4) Opera Singer - Julian Gayarre, Principality of Monaco: A Stamp of 2.56 Euro issued by La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post): Date of Stamp issue: 25.01.2021

5) Opera Singer - Caroline Miolan-Carvalho, Principality of Monaco: A Stamp of 3.86 Euro issued by La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post): Date of Stamp issue: 25.01.2021

6) The "Oceanographic Museum of Monaco - The Coral Reef", Principality of Monaco: Postage Stamps issued by La Poste de Monaco: Date of Stamp issue: 11.06.2020

7) Monte Carlo Masters, Principality of Monaco: A 2.12 Euros Postage Stamp issued by La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post featuring the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters Tournament to be held from 10-18 April 2021: Date of Stamp issue: 12.02.2021

8)"Endangered National Wildlife", Monaco: EUROPA - 2021: La Loste de Monaco (Monaco Post) has issued a Stamp featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Long Snouted Deahorse ("Hippocampus gettulotus"): Date of Stamp set issue: 05.05.2021

9) "Monegasque charity Les Enfants de frankieworks Association", Principality of Monaco: 25th Anniversary (1997-2022): Las Poste de Monaco has issued a postage stamp of 1.43 Euro celebrating the miletone: Date of Stamp issue: 02.02.2022

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