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Wednesday, 8 April 2026

4430) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Romania: Poșta Română SA (Romanian Post) has issued a EUROPA stamp (16.- RON - Romanian Leu - Leu means - Lion): Date of Issue: 09.04.2026:

4430) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", RomaniaPoșta Română SA (Romanian Post) has issued a EUROPA stamp (16.- RON - Romanian Leu - Leu means - Lion)Date of Issue: 09.04.2026:

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 2026 is "Common design: 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps

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, RomaniaPoșta Română SA  Post) has issued a EUROPA stamp (16.- RON - Romanian Leu - Leu means - Lion)Date of Issue: 09.04.2026:

Romania: 2026

One stamp (16.- RON - Romanian Leu - Leu means - Lion) out of a set of two stamps, only this stamp bears the Europa logo

This EUROPA stamp is issued in a souvenir-sheet 5 stamps + 1 vignette

NOTE: this stamp is also issued in a sheet of 28 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

7) "Common Design - 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps", Guernsey, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): Guernsey Post has issued one EUROPA Stamp of 1.54 GBP (Pounds_: Date of Stamp issue: 01.04.2026

8) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps" (70 Jahre EUROPA Stamps): One Europa Stamp (1,25 Euro) issued by Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 24.04.2026

9) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Gibraltar: Gibraltar Post has issued two stamps (1,96 & 3.16 GBP) and one souvenir-sheet of 2 stamps (1.96 & 3,16 GBP) - The highest value stamp doebn't bear the Europa logo: Date of issue: 30.03.2026

10) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", La Poste France (French Post) has issued one EUROPA stamp of 2,25 Euro: Date of issue: 09.05.2026

11) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps, (Deutschland), Federal Republic of Germany (FROG): Deutsche Post (German Post) has issued one EUROPA stamp (0,95 Euro): Datew of Stamp issue: 07.05.2026

12) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Republic of Armenia: Haypost (Armenian Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp (400 AMD - Dram): Date of issue: 06.05.2026

13) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Switzerland: Swiss Post has issued two stamps (2 x 1.20 CHF): Date of issue: 07.05.2026

14) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Moldova: Posta Moldovei (Post of Moldova) has issued a EUROPA stamp (12.00 MDL): Date of stamp issue: 04.04.2026

15) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH): Croat Post has issued a EUROPA stamp (4.00 BAM): Date of issue: 05.04.2026

16) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps"', Ceska Republika (Czech Republic): Caska posta (Czech Post) has issued a EUROPA stamp (E value = 48.-CZK): Date of issue: 06.04.2026

17) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps, Romania: Posta Romana SA (Romanian Post) has issued a EUROPA stamp )16 RON - Romanian Leu - Leu means "Lion") Date of issue: 09.04.2026

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 


Links to some posts on Romanian currency and philately on this Blog:




























39) "Operation Neptune", Romania: 100 Lei Gold Proof Coins remember the 80th Anniversary of "Operation Neptune" when Gold Reserves were transferred to Tismana Monastery for safekeeping from the invading troops of Germany's Third Reich and Russia's Red Army: Date/Year of Coins issue: 05.11.2024

40) "Michael the Brave" (Romanian: Mihai Viteazul), the ruler of the first Unification which took place in Transylvania and Bucharest: "Historical Anniversaries Stamp Series": Romfilatelia has issued 3 postage stamps dedicated to Michael the Brave: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 08.11.2024

41) Celestial Fauna, Constellations, Romania: A set of four stamps celebrating four Constellations: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 12.12.2024

42) Homochromy and Mimicry, Romania: A set of four stamps featuring four species included in the Stamp set: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 12.12.2024

43) Michelangelo Buonarroti, Romania: 550 Years since his Birth (1475-2025) Romfiletalia (Romanian Post) has issued a Souvenir Sheet of 30 Lei: Date/Year of Souvenir Sheet issue: 20.02.2025

44) Magnolias, Romania: Romfiletalia (Romanian Post) has issued a set of four Stamps featuring Magnolias: Date/Year of Stamp Set issue: 06.03.2025

45) "Steam Locomotives", Romania: Romfilatelia (Romanian Post) has issued a set of four postage stamps featuring steam locomotives: Date/Year of Stamp Set issue: 24.09.2025

46) "Discovery of Votive Tablets of Germisara", Romania: "The History og Gold in Romania Coin Series": A10 Lei Gold Coins minted by the Monetaria Statului, (Romanian State Mint) for "The National Bank of Romania highlighting details of the handles from each of the seven Votive Plates/Tablets from Germisara were found in an Ancient Roman Spa: Date/Year of Coin issue: 29.12.2025

47) Carol I (1839-1914), the First King of Romania: "The Coins of Romania Coin Series": First Coin in the series minted by the "Monetaria Statului" ("Romanian State Mint") on behalf of the National Bank of Romania (NBA): The Historic Coin is a replica of 1880 Silver Coin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 18.03.2026 

Fantasies and Flora Stamp Series, Romania:


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