4503) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", (Citta Del Vaticano), Vatican City: Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica (CFN) - (Vatican City Postal & Numismatic Service) has issued one EUROPA Stamp of (1.35 €): Date of issue: 8th May 2026:

4503) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", (Citta Del Vaticano), Vatican City: Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica (CFN) - (Vatican City Postal & Numismatic Service) has issued one EUROPA Stamp of (1.35 €): Date of issue: 8th May 2026:

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."

"Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", (Citta Del Vaticano), Vatican City: Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica (CFN) - (Vatican City Postal Service) has issued one EUROPA Stamp of (1.35 €): Date of issue: 8th May 2026:

Vatican 2026:

One EUROPA Stamp (1.35 €)

The stamps are also issued in mini-sheets 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

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

18) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Lithuania: Lietuvos pastas (translated as Lithuanian Post) has issued a EUROPA stamp (2.05 Euro): Date of issue: 10.04.2026

19) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Hungary: Magyar Posta Zrt, ot Magyar Posta (Hungarian Post) has issued two stamps (2 x 1020,-HUF) in one souvenir-sheet of 4 stamps (2 of each): Date of issue: 10.04.2026

20) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Poland: Poczta Polska (Polish Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp (of 10 PLN): Date of issue: 27.04.2026

21) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Slovakia: Slovenska posta, a.s. (literally "Slovak Post) has issued One EUROPA Stamp (3.20 EUR): Date od issue: 05.05.2026

22) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Azerbaijan: Azarpoct (often written as Azerpost in English) has issued One EUROPA Stamp (1,AZN -Azerbaijani Manat): Date of Stamp issue: 15.04.2026

23) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Slovenia: Posta Slovenije (Post of Slovenia) has issued two Stamps (C & D values = 1.96 & 2.21 Euros) of which One is a EUROPA Stamp: Date of issue: 08.05.2026

24) "Common Design - 70 years of EUROPA Stamps, Sweden: Post Nord AB (Swedish Post) has issued One EUROPA Stamp (44. SEK - Swedish Krona): Date of issue: 07.05.2026

25) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Bosnia and Herzegovina (Serb Post): Serb Post has issued a EUROPA Stamp (3.60 BAM): Date of Stamp issue: 22.04.2026

26) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Greece: Hellenic Post (abbreviated as ELTA) has issued One EUROPA Stamp (3.00 Euro): Date of issue: 08.05.2026

27) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Kazakhstan: Kazpost has issued One EUROPA stamp of 1800 - KZT - Kazakhstan Tenge): Date of issue: 27.04.2026

28) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Luxembourg: Post Luxembourg has issued two EUROPA Stamps (1.120 & 1.70 Euro): Date of Issue: 05.05.2026

29) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Spain: Espana Correos (Spanish Post) has issued one EUROPA Stamp (2 Euro): Date of issue: 05.05.2026

30) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps, Andorra, (French Post) has issued one EUROPA Stamp (4.85 Euro): Date of issue: 11.05.2026

31) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Andorra (Spanish Post) has issued one EUROPA Stamp (2.00 Euro) : Date of issue: 05.05.2026

32) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Bulgaria: Bulgarian Posts (or Balgarski poshti) has issued two Stamps of which one stamp (o.80 Euro) bears the EUROPA logo & one is a siuvenir-sheet of 2 Stamps (0.80 & 1.65 Euro): Date of issue: 30.04.2026

33) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps, Croatia: Hrvatska posta (HP) has issued two EUROPA Stamps of the value of (2 x B value = 1.70 Euro): Date of issue: 08.05.2026

34) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", North Macedonia: Post of North Macedonia has issued one EUROPA Stamp of 184 - MKD - Macedonian Denar): Date of issue: 05.05.2026

35) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps, Kosovo: Posta e Kosoves (in albanian) or Posta Kosovo (in Serbian), the Post of Kosovo has iossued two stamps (1 & 2 Euro) and one Souvenir Sheet (2 Euro): Dated of issue: 09.05.2026

36) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Latvia: Latvia Pasts (Latvian Post) has issued a Stamp and one Miniature Sheet (MS): Date of issue: 07.05.2026

37) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Greenland: Tussass (Greenland Post) has issued a Stamp of 25 DKK - Danish Kroner), a Stamp Booklet and one Miniature sheet (MS): Date of issue: 8th May 2026

38) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Serbia: Posta Srbije (Serbian Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps (67 RSD & 160 RSD - Serbian Dinar): Date of issue: 07.05.2026

39) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Portugal: Correios (Portugal Post) has issued one EUROPA Stamp (1.30 Euro) and One souvenir sheet (3.75 Euro): Date of issue: 09.05.2026

40) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", Madeira, Portugal: CTT Correos de Portugal, S.A. (CTT stands for Correios Telecommunications e Transportes" (Portugal Post) has issued one EUROPA Stamp (1.30 EURO) and one Souvenir-sheet (3.75 Euro) on behalf of Madiera: Date of issue: 09.05.2026

41) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", The Azores, Portugal: CTT Correos de Portugal, S.A. (CTT stands for Correos Telecommunications e Transportes" (Portugal Post) has issued one EUROPA Stamp (1.30 Euro) and one souvenir sheet (3.75 Euro) on behalf of The Azores: Date of issue: 09.05.2026

42) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", (Citta Del Vaticano), Vatican City: Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica (CFN) - _(Vatican City Postal & Numismatic Services) has issued one EUROPA Stamp of (1,35 Euro): Date of issue: 08.05.2026

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

1) National Archeological Discoveries, Liechtenstein: Liechtensteinische Post AG (Liechtenstein Post) has issued a set of two EUROPA Stamps: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 01.04.2025

2) National Archeological Discoveries, San Marino: Poste San Marino (San Marino Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp of 2.45 Euros: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 11.02.2025

3) National Archeological Discoveries", Isle of Man Post (IOMP): "The Age of the Sea Kings": IOMP has issued a EUROPA Stamp of 2.26 Pounds: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 08.04.2025

4) National Archeological Discoveries: Bosnia and Herzegovina (Croatan Post - HP MOSTAR, MOSTAR): "The Glasnacka kolica (Glasinac Art)": Two EUROPA Stamps of 3.50 BAM each issued by HP MOSTAR: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 05.04.2025

5) "National Archeological Discoveries:", Aland: 120th Anniversary of Discovery of the "Jettibole idol, one of Aland's most fascinating archeological finds which has become a symbol of the aland ston e Age": A EUROPA Stamp of 4.20 Euro issued by Aland Post: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 09.05.2025

6) "National Archeological Discoveries", Romania: Romfilatelia has issued two Postage stamps featuring "Medusa the Gorgon" and "The Abduction of Europa" both discoveries dating from the 2nd-3rd centuries AD: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 20.04.2025

7) "National Archeological Discoveries", Belgium: Two Postage stamps featuring the fascinating world in which modern technology is increasingly playing a greater role: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 07.04.2025

8) National Archeological Discoveries", Jersey, a British Crown Dependency (BCD): Guernsey Post has issued a set of six Postage stamps including two EUROPA Postage Stamps featuring Archeological Heritage of the BCD: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 01.05.2025

9) "National Archeological Discoveries", Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Croation Post, BIH has issued a set of two EUROPA Postage Stamps featuring Archeological Heritage of the country: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 24.04.2025

10) "National Archeological Discoveries", Norway: Posten Bring (previously Posten Norge) has issued a set of two EUROPA Postage stamps featuring arcleological Heritage of the country: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 24.04.2025

11) "National Archeological Discoveries", Slovakia: Slovenska posta (literally "Slovak Post") has issued a EUROPA stamp of 2.40 Euro featuring Celtic-Roman Finds in an erstwhile Roman civilisation: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 30.04.2025

12) "National Archeological Discoveries", Gibraltar, A British Overseas Territory (BOT): Gobraltar Post has issued two EUROPA Stamps of 1.96 and 3.16 Euros on NeAndarthal way of Life: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 08.05.2025

13) "National Archeological Discoveries", Republic of Armenia: HayPost (Armenian Post) has issued one EUROPA Stamp of 400 AMD (Armenian Dram) depicting a Libation vessel dated XIX-XVIII cc. B.C.: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 29.04.2025

14) "National Archeological Discoveries", Lithuania: Lietuvos pastas (Lithuanian Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps of 2.10 Euro each on "The Mounds of Bilionys and Medvegalis": Date/Year of Stamps issue: 25.04.2025

15) "National Archeological Discoveries", Jersey (A British Crown Dependency - BCD): Jersey Post has issued two EUROPA stmps in a set of six Stamps shedding light on the most extraordinary finds of the BCD: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 05.05.2025

16) "National Archeological Discoveries", Switzerland: Swiss Post has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring an epochal Handshake - a Bronze Hand and a Gauntlet: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 05.05.2025

17) "National Archeological Discoveries", Austria: Austrian Post has issued a EUROPA Stamp featuring the burial site at Hallstatt: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 01.05.2025

18) "National Archeological Discoveries", Republic of Moldova: Posta Moldovei (Moldavian Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring the Cucteni-Trypillia culture (5th-4th millenia BC) and its antiquities: Date Date of Stamos issue: 11.04.2025

19) "National ArcheologicaL Discoveries", Poland: Poczta Polska (Polish Post) has issueds a EUROPA Stamp featuring the entrance to the defensive settlement of the Archeological Reserve of the Biskupin Archeological Reserve Museum: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 28.04.2025

20) "National Archeological Discoveries", Luxembourg: Post Luxembourg has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring the Gallo-Roman theatre in Dalheim/Ricciacum and the Gallo Roman Villa in Schieren: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 06.05.2025

21) National Archeological Discoveries, Republic of Malta: Maltapost has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring Artefacts found within Phonecian rock-cut tombs excavated at GKlieb and GQajjet in the outskirts of Rabat, in an area that served as a cemetery for the first Phonecians: Date/Year of Stamps issued: 09.05.2025

22) National Archeological Discoveries, Serbia: Posta Srbije (Post of Serbia) has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring prehistoric archeological sites in Serbia - Lepenski Vir and Vinca, which represent important evidence of ther life of the first human communities in the Balkans: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 06.05.2025

23) National Archeological Discoveries, Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued one EUROPA Stamp featuring the Fibula of Dorestad, one of the most famous finds around 800 AD: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 09.05.2025

24) National Archeological Discoveries, Slovenia: Post of slovenia (or Posta Slovenije in Slovenian) has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring a Bronze Apollo Statuette and a Centaur archer: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 09.05.2025

25) National Archeological Discoveries, Hungary: Magyar Posta (Hungarian Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring a neck collar discovered at Somlo which is a unique find on the Somlo Hill: Date?Year of stamp issue: 09.05.2025

26) National Archeological Discoveries, Spain: Espana Correos (Spanish Post) has issued one EUROPA Stamp (Tarifa B value = 1.85 Euro) feasturing the Roman Site of Clunia (Penalba de Castro, Burgos): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 09.05.2025

27) National Archeological Discoveries, Latvia: Latvijas Pasts (Latvian Post) has issued one EUROPA Stamp of 3.77 Euro featuring the Razbuki necklace, an induvidually crafted ornament that signified special social status for its wearer: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 09.05.2025

28) National Archeological Discoveries, Principality of Andorra: Correos Espaniols (Spanish Post) has issued one EUROPA Stamp featuring the sanctuary of "Roc de les Bruixes" (Stone or Rock of the Witches"):Date/Year of Stamp issue: 09.05.2025

29) National Archeological Discoveries, Portugal: CTT - Correos de Portugal, S.A. (CTT stands for Correios, Teleconunicacoes e Transportes") has issued one EUROPA Stamp featuring the Child of Lapedo (Old Oil Press Shelter, Lapedo Valley, Leiria): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 16.05.2025

30) National Archeological Discoveries, Azores: CTT (Correios de Portugal) has issued one EUROPA Stamp featuring the master foundry of D Joao III, Joham Diaz, and removed from the waters of Angra Bay in 1972: Date/Year of stamp issue: 16.05.2025

31) National Archeological Discoveries, Madiera: CTT - Correios de Portugal, S.A. (CTT Correios) has issued one EUROPA Stamp featuring the Sugar Industry or "White Gold" (Funchal): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 16.05.2025

32) National Archeological Discoveries, Monaco: La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post) has issued one EUROPA Stamp featuring the Observatory Cave in Monaco, where the first races of occupation date back to -250,000 and -20,000 years: Date/Year of stamp kissue: 09.05.2025

33) National Archeological Discoveries, Greenland: Greenland Post has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring a) Qilakitsoq an abandoned Inuit settlement (25 DKK) and b The Kingittorsuaq rune stone (28 DKK): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 26.05.2025

34) National Archeological Discoveries, Azerbaijan: Azerpost (Azerbaijan Post) - The National Postage Stamp Company is called "Azermarka") has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring the Gobustan State reserve, home to over 6000 -7000 ancient petroglyphs: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 21.05.2025

35) National Archeological Discoveries, Estonia: Omniva (International Post), Eesti Post (Domestic Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring knives discovered in the Lohavere Fort: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 09.05.2025

36) National Archeological Discoveries, Croatia: Hrvatska posta ("Croatian Post") has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring two discoverires from SALONA - the Vucedol Dove and the amphitheatre: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 09.05.2025

37) National Archeological Discoveries, France: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued one EUROPA Stamp featuring an Attic Oenochoe (wine jug made in Greece) enhanced with gold discovered in the tomb of a Celtic prince from the fifth century BC in Lavau (Aube) by Inrap (National Institute for Preventive Archeological Research): Date/Year of Stamps issue: 09.05.2025

38) National Archeological Discoveries, Montenegro: Posta Crna Gora (Montenegro Post) has issued one EUROPA Stamp featuring the site of Crvena stijena (Red Rock), located in the village of Petrovici, which gained archeological recognition in the early 1950s: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 09.05.2025

39) National Archeological Discoveries, Sweden: PostNord Sverige AB (Swedish Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps which tell the story of a woman from the Viking Age, who lived and was buried in Birke, Sweden: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 24.04.2025

40) National Archeological Discoveries, Czech Republic: Ceska posta (Czech Post) has issued one EUROPA Stamp featuring one of the most famous archeological finds in the Czach Republic, the sandstone head of a Celt from Msecke Zehrovice: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 07.05.2025

41) National Archeological Discoveries, Turkey: Posta ve Telgraf Teskilatu (Turkish Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp of 35.- TRY (Turkish Lira) featuring one of the most extraordinary settlements of Anatolia bwtween 7400-6200 BC, Catalhoyuk, located in Cumra, Konya: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 09.05.2025

42) National Archeological Discoveries, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus - (TRNC), Cyprus 2025: Posta ve Telgraf Teskilati (Turkish Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps of 17.- TRY (Turkish Lira) featuring a Late Bronzre Age "Anchor Stone" and a "Ritual Cart": Date/Year of Stamps issue: 08.05.2025

43) National Archeological Discoveries, Cyprus: Cyprus Postal Service (Cyprus Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps of 0.64 Euro each depicting a hippodrome scene on a mosaic floor which was discovered during excavations conducted by the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus near the community of Akaki, Nicosia District: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 09.05.2025

44) National Archeological Discoveries, Vatican City: The Postal and Philatelic Service of the Vatican City has issued three EUROPA Stamps of 0.10, 0.15 and 1.30 Euros depicting details of some finds discovered in the Vatican during excavations in 1941 at the level of the ancient Constantin Basilica and more recently in the cemetery area Via Triumphalis: Date of Issue: 27th May 2025

45) National Archeological Discoveries, Republic of Greece: The Hellenic Post (also known as ELTA (EATA - Greek) has issued two EUROPA se-tenant (2.-3.- Euro) Stamps in a Booklet depicting Philip II of Macedon and Alexander the Great: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 7th May 2025

46) National Archeological Discoveries, Republic of North Macedonia: The Post of North Macedonia has issued two Postage stamps of 100 & 184 MKD or Macedonian Denar: Date/Year of issue: 7th May 2025

47) National Archeological Discoveries, Denmark: PostNord Denmark has issued One Souvenir Sheet of two EUROPA Stamps (2x 50. - DKK): Date of issue: 28th May 2025:

48) National Archeological Discoveries, Federal Republic of Germany: Deutsche Post (German Post) has issued One Souvenir-Sheet of EUROPA Stamp of 0.95 Euro: Date of issue: 8th May 2025

49) National Archeological Discoveries, (Suomi) Finland: Posti Group Oyj (previously Suomen Posti) has issued two EUROPA Stamps (2 x National Value = 2 x 2.50 Euro): Date of issue: 7th May 2025

50) National Archeological Discoveries, Bulgaria: Bulgarian Posts has issued two Stamps (1.50 & 3.20 BGN) and one Souvenir Sheet: Date of issue: 16th May 2025

51) National Archeological Discoveries, Republic of Italy (Repubblica Italia): Poste Italiane (Italian Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps (2 x B zona 1 value = 2 x 1.35 Euro: Date of issue: 9th May 2025

52) National Archeological Discoveries, Ukraine: JSC Ukrainian Postal Service or Ukrposhta has issued a EUROPA Postage Stamp (A value = 1.20 USD) Date of issue: 15th August 2025

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

1) "Pillars of Hercules', Gibraltar , A British Overseas Territory (BOT): EUROPA - 2022: "STories and Myths": Gibraltar Post has issued two Postage Stamps in the denominations of 1.96 and 3.16 Pounds depicting the Legend/Myth: Date of Stamp Set issue: 25.02.2022

2) "The White Woman" & "The Talibudel", Liechtenstein: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths theme: Liechtensteinische Post (Liechtenstein Post) has issued two Postage Stamps in the denominations of CHF 1.80 each depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.03.2022

3) "The Bride and Groom of Gorey Castle", "The Vioge of Crack Ankle Lane" & "The Belenji", Jersey, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): EUROPA -2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Jersey Post has issued six postage stamps including two EOROPA stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp Set issue: 07.03.2022

4) God Perun and Goddess Morana, (Mostar), Bosnia and Herzegovina: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths": Hrvatska posta d.o.o. Mostar (croatian Posts Ltd. Mostar) has issued two EUROPA stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp set issue: 05.04.2022

5) "Legend of the Moldavian Aurochs" and the "Legend of the Bull Head", Romania: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Romfilatelia (Romanian Post) has issued teo EUROPA stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp set issue: 08.04.2022

6) "Heavenly Father", Latvia: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths Theme: VAS Latvijas Pasts (Latvian Post) has issued two EUROPA stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp set issue: 08.04.2022

7) "Troll and Forest Nymph", Norway: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Posten Norge (Norwegian Post) has issued two EUROPA stamps of 20g each, depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.04.2022

8) "Lukomorye -Learned Cat, a Mermaid, Kashchey, Baba - Yaga and a Warlock", Russia: EUROPA 2022:"Stories and Myths" Theme: Pochta Rossi (Russian Post) has issued a EUROPA stamp of 55.00 Ruble, depicting the Legends/Myths: Date od Stamp issue: 20.01.2022

9) "Sea Robbery and Council, Aland Islands: EUROPA - 2022:"Stories and Myths" Theme: Posten Aland (Aland Post) has issued a EUROPA stamp depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 09.05.2022

10) "Kropemann and Melusina", Luxembourg: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Luxembourg Postes (Luxembourg Post) has issued a set of two EUROPA Stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 17.05.2022

11) "Paivatar" and "Kuutar", two Goddesses mentioned in Kalevala poems, Finland:EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths"Theme:Posti (Finland Post) has issued a set of two EUROPA stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 27.04.2022

12) "Egle zalciu karaliene (Egle, the Queen of Serpents) and the Fern Flower, Lithuania: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Lietuvos pastas (Lithuanian Post) has issued a set of two EUROPA Stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp set issue: 29.04.2022

13) "The White Horse", Hungary: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Magyar Posta Zrt. (Hungarian Post) has issued a set of two EUROPA Stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp set issue: 02.05.2022

14) "Tales from Slovakian Folklore", Slovakia: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths": Theme: Slovenska posta, a.s. (Slovak Post) has issued a set of two EUROPA stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp set issue: 02.05.2022

15) "Tiritamme kasvatamine"("Doing a Head-stand") and the tapestry design "Siuru-lindu Kalevipojast" ("The Siuru bird from Kalevipoeg"), Estonia: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Omniva - (formerly Eesti Post - Estonian Post) has issued a set of two EUROPA Stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp Set issue: 05.05.2022

16) "Der Weisenerzer Wassermann" ("The Waterman of Eisenerz"), Austria:EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Osterreichsche Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp depicting the Legend/Myth: Date of Stamp issue: 07.05.2022

17) Francois Grimaldi (known as "Malizia" or the "Malacious"), Principality of Monaco: EUROPA - 2022: Stories and Myths" Theme: La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post) has issued a EUROPA stamp depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 09.05.2022

18) "Melusine", France: EUROPA - 2022""Stories and Myths" Theme: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp of 1.65 Euro depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 09.05.2022

19) "Sargatanas or Lilford Lizards of Sa Dragonera", Spain: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Correos Espana (Spanish Post) has issued a EUROPA stamp depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 09.05.2022

20) "The Tree Of The World", Croatia: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Hrvatska posta (Croatian Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps of "B" Tariff depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp set issue: 09.05.2022

21) "The Lady of Stavoren", Netherlands: EUROPA - 2022: "stories and Myths" Theme: PostNL (netherlands Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp Sheet depicting the Legend/Myth: Date of Stamp issue: 09.05.2022

22) "The Legend of Calypso & The Legend of the Speranza Cave", Malta: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: MaltaPost has issued two EUROPA Stamps of 58c and 2.00 Euro depicting the Legends/Myths: Date os Stamps issue: 09.05.2022

23) "The Legend of the Screamer (Drekavac) & the Legend of the Bogeyman", Republic of Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina): EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Republic of Srpska (Poste Srpska, Banja Luka) has issued teo EUROPA Stamps of 1.95 BAM and 2,00 BAM depicting the Legends/Myths: Date ofStamp issue: 11.05.2022

24) "The Legend of The Floating Islands & the Legend of Svinoy - Island of Pigs)", Faroe Islands: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths Theme: Posta "Postverk Foroya (Faroe Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps of 19.00 DKK and 29.00 DKK depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 16.05.2022

25) The Legends of "Pero Botelho's Caldera, Miracle of Our Lady of Nazare and Machin", Portugal: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: CTT or Correios Portugal (Portuguese Post) has issued a set of three EUROPA Stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamps issue: 09.05.2022

26) The Legends of "Pero Botelho's Caldera, Miracle of Our Lady of Nazare and Machin", Madeira: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths Theme: CTT or Correios Portugal (Portuguese Post) has issued a set of two EUROPA Stamps on behalf of Madeira, depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamps issue: 09.05.2022

27) The Legends of Pero Botelho's Caldera, Miracle of Our Land of Nazare and Machin", Azores: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: CTT or Correios Portugal (Portuguese Post) has issued a set of two EUROPA Stamps on behalf of Azores, depicting the Legands/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 09.05.2022

28) Guernsey Witches, Guernsey, (A British Crown Dependency - BCD): EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths"Theme: Guernsey Post has issued a set of six Stamps, including two Europa Stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamps issue: 21.05.2022

29) "Giantess" & "King Matjaz", Slovenia: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: The Post of Slovenia (Slovene: Posta Slivenije; PS) has issued two EUROPA Stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 27.05.2022

30) "Goddess Astghik", Armenia: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: HayPost CJSC (Armenian Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp of 350 AMD (Armenian Dram) depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 27.05.2022

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

1) "Barbary Macaques - II", Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory (BOT): "Endangered National Wildlife" : EUROPA-2021 Theme: Date of Stamp Set issue: 05.02.2021

2) Endangered National Wildlife, Liechtenstein: EUROPA-2021: Liechtensteinische Post (Liechtenstein Post) has issued a set of two Stamps of CHF 1.50 each, featuring the "Noble Crayfish" and the "Weasel": Date of Stamp set issue: 01.03.2021

3) "Endangered National Wildlife", Jersey, a British Crown Dependency (BCD): EUROPA - 2021"Jersey Post has issued a set of six Stamps of the values of 54p, 70p, 84p, 88p, 1.05 Pounds, 1.18 Pounds featuring Endangered Jersey Seabirds & Marine Life: Date of Stamp Set issue: 11.03.2021

4) "Endangered National Wildlife", Guernsey, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): EUROPA-2021: Guernsey Post has issued eight Stamps of the values of 50p, 70p, 73p, 1.00 Pounds, 1.15 Pounds, 1,20 Pounds, 2.20 Pounds and 3.50 Pounds featuring critically Endangered Guernsey Wildlife: Date of Stamp Set issue: 07.04.2021

5) "Endangered National Wildlife - The Great Black Grouse, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mostar): EUROPA - 2021: Mostar Post has issued a set of two Stamps of the values of 3.00 BAM each featuring the critically Endangered GreatBlack Grouse: Date of Stamp Set issue: 05.04.2021

6) The "Calf of Man Nature Reserve", Isle of Man, A British Crown Dependency (BCD) "75th Anniversary" Celebrations (1946-2021): A set of Ten Stamps issued by the Isle of Man Post (IOMP) commemorating the milestone of this UNESCO designated Biosphere Island: (Also includes the EUROPA stamp on "Endangered National Wildlife" theme":Date of Stamps issue: 12.04.2021

7) "Endangered National Wildlife", Romania: EUROPA - 2021: Romfilatelia (Romanian Post) has issued a set of two Stamps of the values of 3.40Lei and 19.50Lei featuring critically Endangered Romanian Wildlife - The European Mink and The Great Bustard respectively: Date of Stamp set issue: 22.04.2021

8) "Endangered National Wildlife", Norway: EUROPA - 2021: Posten Norge (Norwegian Post) has issued a set of two Stamps of the values of 20g each. featuring critically Endangered Norwegian Wildlife - The Bumblebee and The Puffin Bird respectively: Date of Stamp set issue: 23.04.2021

9) "Endangered National Wildlife", Latvia: EUROPA - 2021: VAS Latvijas Pasts (Latvian Post) has issued a set of two Stamps featuring critically Endangered Latvian Wildlife - The Freshwater Pearl Mussel (1.00 Euro) and The Black Stork (1.27 Euro) respectively: Date of Stamp set issue: 23.04.2021

10) "Endangered National Wildlife", Bosnia and Herzegovina: EUROPA - 2021: Republic of Srpska Post (Srpske Poste) has issued a set of two stamps featuring the critically Endangered Republic of Srpska Wildlife - The Chanchares or Hermann's Tortoise (1.95 BAM) and The Dwarf Mouse (2.70 BAM): Date of Stmp set issue: 16.04.2021

11) "Endangered National Wildlife", Finland: EUROPA-2021: Posti (Finland Post) has issued a set of three stamps featuring critically Endangered Finnish Wildlife - The Kingfisher Bird, Apollo Butterfly and The Siberian Flying Squirrel: Date of Stamp Set issue: 28.04.2021

12) "Endangered National Wildlife", Switzerland: EUROPA - 2021: Swiss Post has issued a set of two Stamps featuring critically Endangered Swiss Butterflies - The Woodland Brown ("Lopinga achine") and The Scarce Large Blue ("Phengaris leleius"): Date of Stamp set issue: 06.05.2021

13) "Endangered National Wildlife", Faroe Islands: EUROPA - 2021: Postverk Foroya or Posta (Faroe Islands Post) has issued a set of two Stamps featuring critically Endangered National Wildlife of the Faroe Islands - the Puffin (17.00 DKK & 27.00 DKK): Date of Stamp set issue: 26.04.2021

14) "Endangered National Wildlife", Vienna, United Nations Branch: EUROPA - 2021: United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) has issued a set of four Sytamps featuring critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Orange-bellied Parrot, Babirusa, Bridled nail-tailed Wallaby and Telipogon-like Lepanthes: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.04.2021

15) "Endangered National Wildlife", Geneva, United Nations Office: EUROPA - 2021: United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) has issued a set of four Stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Golden-headed Lion Tamarin, Greater Bilby, Ring-tailed Lemur and Grand Spider Orchid: Date of Stamp set issue: 20.04.2021

16) "Endangered National WildLife", New York, United Nations Office: EUROPA -2021: United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) has issued a set of four Stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - Waigeo Cuscus, Helmeted Honeyeater, Venus Flytrap and American Alligator: Date of Stamp set issue:20.04.2021

17) "Endangered National Wildlife", Principality of Andorra ("Principat d'Andorra"): EUROPA - 2021: Correos (Spanish Post) has issued a set of two Stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus): Date of Stamp set issue: 30.04.2021

18) "Endangered National Wildlife", Hungary: EUROPA - 2021: Magyar Posta (Hungarian Post) has issued a set of two Stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Stonechat and The Steppe Polecat: Date of Stamp set issue: 05.05.2021

19) "Endangered National Wildlife", Estonia: EUROPA - 2021: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post) has issued a set of two Stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Lady's Slipper Orchid ("Cypripedium calceolus") and The Eurasian Hoopoe ("Upupa epops"): Date ofStamp set issue: 06.05.2021

20) "Endangered National Wildlife", Portugal: EUROPA - 2021: Correios de Portugal (CTT - Post of Portugal) has issued two Stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The European Pond Terrapin (Emys orbicularis") and Saramugo ("Anaecypris hispanica"): Date of Stamp set issue: 07.05.2021

21) "Endangered National Wildlife", Madeira (Autonomous Region of Portugal): EUROPA - 2021: Correios de Portugal (CTT-Portugal) has issued two Stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - Zino's Petrel (Pterodroma madeira") and The Loggerhead Turtle ("Caretta caretta"): Date of Stamp set issue: 07.05.2021

22) "Endangered National Wildlife", Azores (Autonomous Region of Portugal): EUROPA - 2021: Correios de Portugal (CTT - Post of Portugal) has issued two Stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - Azores Noctule ("Nyctalus azoreum") and The Blue Whale )"Balaenoptera musculus"): Date of Stamp set issue: 07.05.2021

23) "Endangered National Wildlife", Aland Islands: EUROPA - 2021: Posten Aland (Aland Post) has issued a Postage Stamp featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Moor Frog ("Rana arvalis"): Date of Stamp set issue: 07.05.2021

24) "Endangered National Wildlife", Croatia: EUREOPA - 2021: Hrvtska posta (Croatian Post) has issued two Postage Stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Eurasian Lynx ("Lynx lynx) of 15.00 HRK and the Western Capercaillie ("Tetrao urogallus") of 3.30 HRK: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.05.2021

25) "Endangered National Wildlife", Spain: EUROPA - 2021: Correos Espana (Spanish Post) has issued a Postage Stamp featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Iberian Lynx ("Lynx pardinus"):Date of Stamps issue: 14.05.2021

26) "Endangered National Wildlife", Luxembourg: EUROPA - 2021: Post Luxembourg has issued a Postage Stamp featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Western Polecat ("Mustela putorius") and Greater Mouse-eared Bat ("Myotis myotis"): Date of Stamp set issue: 11.05.2021

27) "Endangered National Wildlife", Malta: EUROPA - 2021: Malta Post has issued two Postage Stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Mediterranean Chameleon and The Painted Frog: Date of Stamp Set issue: 12.05.2021

28) "Endangered National Wildlife", Armenia: EUROPA - 2021: Haypost CJSC (Armenian Post) has issued a Postage stamp featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Golden Eagle ("Aquila chrysaetos"): Date of Stamp issue: 07.05.2021

29) "Endangered National Wildlife", Montenegro: EUROPA - 2021: Posta Crna Gora (Montenegro Post) has issued a Postage stamp of 0.95 Euro featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - in the Tivat Saline: Date of Stamp set issue: 09.05.2021

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

1) Ancient Postal Routes - Mail Ships, Guernsey. a British Crown Dependency (BCD): A EUROPA set od six stamps brought out by Guernsey Post depicting six Mail Ships that sailed between Guernsey and the United Kingdom: Date of Stamp set issue: 01.04.2020

2) "Ancient Postal Routes, Romanian Principalities XIX Century", Romania: A set of two Postage Stamps of Lei 20.50 and Lei 1.90 issued by "Romfilatelia" (Romanian Post) depicting Ancient Postal Routes and modes of postal transport: Date of Stamp Set issue: 09.04.2020

 3) "Ancient Postal Routes, Biga", Bosnia & Herzgovina: Two EUROPA stamps of 3.00 Euro each depicting a Wagon and the two faces of a Silver Coin issued on 05.04.2020

4) Ancient Postal Routes - the Postal Boat Race - between Aland and Sweden", Aland, Finland: A EUROPA Postage Stamp of 2.00 Euro issued by Aland Post: Date of Stamp issue: 08.05.2020

 5) "Ancient Postal Routes - Mail Ships", Jersey, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): A set of six stamps depicting the Mail Ships - Rover, the Atalanta, the Cygnus, the Lydia and Isle of Jersey and The Caesarea III, issued by Jersey Post: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.04.2020

6) "Ancient Postal Routes - The Postal Route from Christiania to Bergen", Norway: A Europa Stamp of 20g issued by Posten Norge (or Norwegian Post)depicting the difficult mountain route/stretch at Vindhellvegen & Kongevegen: Date of Stamp issue: 17.04.2020

7) "Ancient Postal Routes through blizzards, snow covered mountain routes and straits", Faroe Islands: Two Stamps of 17KR and 20KR issued by Posta (Faroe Islands Post) under the Europa theme for 2020: Date of stamp set issue: 27.04.2020

8) "Ancient Postal Routes during the time of Louis the Great - 14th century", Hungary: A set of two postage stamps issued by Magyar Posta of 650 HUF each: Date of Stamp set issue: 04.05.2020

9) "Ancient Postal Routes in the Ottoman Empire - 17th century" Serbia: A set of two Stamps issued by Serbian Post in the denominations of 74 ans 108 Dinaras (Dinars): Date of Stamp Set issue: 05.05.2020 

10) "Ancient Postal Routes, Santa Claus", Finland: A EUROPA Stamp released by "Posti" (Finland Post): Date of Stamp release: 06.05.2020

11) "Ancient Postal Routes, through Rheinhausen-Basel-Zurich", Switzerland: EUROPA theme for 2020: A set of two Postage stamps of 100 Swiss francs each issued by Swiss Post: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.05.2020

12) "Ancient Postal Routes - Packet ships The Lady Mary Wood (1842) and SS Iberia (1836)", Gibraltar: EUROPA 2020 Theme: A set of two Postage stamps in the denominations of 1.66 Pounds & 2.86 Pounds issued by Gibraltar Post: Date of Stamps issue: 08.05.2020

13) "Ancient Postal Routes - the Kholmogory post road (Arkhangelsk - Vologda - Yaroclavi - Moscow), Russia: Europa 2020 theme: A stamp brought out by "Pochta Rossii"(Russian Post) featuring this important post road: Date of Stamp issue: 15.01.2020

14) "Ancient Postal Routes - by Horse Transport & Bicycles", Latvia: EUROPA 2020 theme: A set of two postage stamps of 1,35 Euro and 1.42 Euro issued by "Latvijas Pasts" (Latvian Post): Date of Stamp set issue: 08.05.2020

15) "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

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

_{^{18) "Ancient Postal Routes - Historical Postal Routes Thurn & Taxis", Austria" Stamp issue date: 06.05.2020}}

_{^{19) Ancient Postal Routes, Netherlands: Theme of 2020-Europa Stamps: PostNL has issued a 6-Stamp Sheet featuring Ancient Postal Routes followed by Von Thurn und Taxis Postal Services during the 17th to 19th Centuries: Date of Stamp Sheet issue: 11.05.2020}}

_{^{20) Ancient Postal Routes - 2 historic spots on "Tartu-Voru Road" Estonia: EUROPA 2020 theme: "Omniva" (previously "Eesti Post) - Estonian Post - has issued stamps of the value of 1.90 Euro each, featuring two historic stops on the old Tartu-Varu Road: Date of Stamps issue: 14.05.2020}}

_{^{21) "Ancient Postal Routes - from the times of the Imperial Roman Empire", Spain: Correos (Spanish Post) has issued a Premium Sheet of six stamps of the value of "B" Tariff each: Date of Stamp issued: 14.05.2020}}

_{^{22) Ancient Postal Routes, Malta: Europa 2020 theme: Malta Post has issued two postage stamps of the values of 0.59 Euro and 2.00 Euro as part of the PostEurop's campaign this year: Date of Stamps issue: 09.05.2020}}

_{^{23) Ancient Postal Routes - the Mounted Messenger and the Stage Coach", Liechtenstein: EUROPA 2020 Theme: Liechtensteinsche Post has issued two stamps of the value of CHF 1.50 each on the theme of Ancient Postal Routes: Date of Stamp set issue: 02.03.2020}}

_{^{24) "Ancient Postal Routes - Via di Zenta", Montenegro: EUROPA 2020 Theme: "Posta Cern Gore (Montenegro Post) has issued a postage stamp of 0.95 Euro: Stamp issue date: 09.03.2020}}

_{^{25) Ancient Postal Routes - Mail Ships "Prince Maximilian" & "Archiduco Ludovico" - 19th Century ", Greece: Hellenic Post (Greek Post) has issued two postage stamps in the denominations of 2.00 Euro and 4.50 Euro depicting the two maritime Postal Ships: Date ofStamp set issue: 08.05.2020}}

_{^{26) Ancient Postal Routes, Portugal: EUROPA 2020 Theme: CTT or CORREIOS de Portugal" (Portuguese Post) has brought out three Postage stamps of the values of 0.86 Euro each on the theme: Stamp set issue date: 25.05.2020}}

_{^{27) Ancient Postal Routes, Azores (An Autonomous Region of Portugal): EUROPA 2020 Theme: Two Stamps of 0.86 Euro each issued by Correios, (Portugal Post) on behalf of Azores: Date of Stamps issue: 25.05.2020}}

_{^{28) Ancient Postal Routes, Madeira (An Autonomous Region of Portugal): EUROPA 2020 Theme: Two Stamps of 0.86 each issued by CTT or "CORREIOS de Portugal" (Portuguese Post) on behalf of Madeira: Date of Stamps issue: 25.05.2020}}

_{^{29) Ancient Postal Routes, Principality (or "Principat" in Spanish) of Andorra (Spain): EUROPA 2020 Theme: A Postage Stamp of 1,45 Euro issued by "Correos Espanyols" (Spanish Post) depicting the EUROPA 2020 theme: Date of Stamp issue: 14.05.2020}}

30) "Ancient Postal Routes", France: A postage stamp of 1.40 Euro issued by La Poste (French Post): Date of Stamp issue: 05.06.2020

31) Ancient Postal Routes, Luxembourg: Two Postage Stamps in the denominations of 0.80 Euro and 1.05 Euro issued by Post Luxembourg: Date of Stamps issued: 09.06.2020

32) "Ancient Postal Routes," Belgium: EUROPA 2020 Stamp Theme: A postage stamp of 9.30 Euro, featuring "La chaise de poste" by Eugene Pechaubes" - Lithography enhanced with gouache, issued by Bpost (Belgium Post): Date of Stamp issue: 15.06.2020

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 the XXV Olympic Winter Games on this blog:

1) "XXV Olympic Winter Games (06 to 22.02.2026) being held in Milano-Cortina, Italy", Estonia: Omniva - Eesti Post (Estonian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 3.90 Euro depicting the Games: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 23.01.2026

2) XXV Olympic Winter Games (06 to 22.02.2026) being held in Milano-Cortina, Italy, Estonia: Eesti Oank (Estonian Central Bank) has issued 15 Euro Silver Proof Coins Highlighting the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games: Date/Year of Coin issue: 23.01.2026 

For some other interesting posts from Italy/The Vatican, please visit the following links:

The Twelve Apostles Coin Series:

1) "The Twelve Apostles", Vatican City: The Twelve Apostles Coin Series: The first Silver Coins of 5- and 10-Euro minted by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca Dello Stato" (IPZS) on behalf of "Coommercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica" (CFN) feature St. Peter & St. Andrew: Date of Coins issued: 10.11.2022

2) St.Andrew, Vatican Mint: A 10 Euro 22-gm Silver Proof Coin: The second Coin in "The Twelve Apostles Coin Series": Year of Coin issue: 2022

3) St. Peter and the Rooster star on latest Vatican 20 Euro coin issued by the CFN (Commercialzzone Filatelica E Numasmatica - Vatican City): "Art and Faith Coin Series: Year of Coin issue: 2024

4) St. Bartholomew, Vatican Mint: A 10 Euro 22 gm Silver Proof Coin: The Sixth Coin in "The Twelve Apostles Coin Series": Year of Coin issue: 2024

5) St. John, Vatican Mint: A 5 Euro 22-gm Silver Proof Coin: The Third Coin in "The Twelve Apostles Coin Series": Year of Coin issue: 2023

6) St. James the Greater, Vatican Mint: A 10 Euro 22-gm Silver Proof Coin: The Fourth Coin in "The Twelve Apostles Coin Series": Year of Coin issue: 2023

7) Saint Philip, Vatican Mint: A 5 Euro 22-gm Silver Prfoof Coin: The Fifth Coin in "The Twelve Apostles Coin Series": Dare/Year of Coin issue: 2024

The Fountains of Italy Coin Series:

1) Trevi Fountain (or "Fontana di Trevi), Republic of Italy: "The Fountains of Italy Coin Series": The first 10 Euro Gold Proof Coin issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS) (State Mint and Polygraphic Institute of Italy) highlights Rome's timeless Trevi Fountain: Date of Coin issue: 04.04.2022

Other Links:

1) Historic Sassi (meaning "The Stones of Matera"): (I Sassi di Matera Basilicata): "Italy of the Arts Series": (Serie Italia della Arti): A 10 Euro Proof Silver Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico Zecca Della Stato" (IPZS) on 19.09.2017 

2) 80th Anniversary of the Founding of the Vatican City State (1929-2009): A Vatican Euro Coin Set depicting Pope Benedict XVI on the Obverse, issued by Vatican City Mint in 2009

3) Amatrice: "Art Treasures of Amartice", Italy: A 5 Euro Bimetallic Commemorative Coin issued by Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) on 06.08.2018

4) a) Marco Polo, Explorer, Italy (1254-8/9.01.1324): A 10 Euro Silver Coin issued by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca di Stato, the Italian State Mint (2018)

4) b) Marco Polo (1254-1324), Venetian Traveller, Italy: The royal Dutch Mint (RDM) has brought out this special Silver strike of a Gold florin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

5) Vespa, Italy: "Italian Excellence Collector Coin Series": A 5 Euro Silver Coin in three selectively coloured variants brought out by "Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) on 12.04.2019

6) Israel-Vatican Joint Issue: Celebrating 25 Years of diplomatic relations between Israel & the Holy See: A Commemorative Stamp issued jointly by Israel Philatelic Service & the Holy See Numismatic Service/Vatican Post: Stamp issue date: 10.09.2019

7) Michelangelo's "Pieta", Vatican City: New Copper Coin Series titled "Art and Faithy": A 10 Euro Copper Coin minted by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca Dello Stato" (IPZS) on behalf of the "Ufficio Filatelico e Numismatico Governatorato della Cotta del Vaticano": Coin issue date: 05.03.2020

8) 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

9) The mystery of the Gold Medal which has not been minted by the Vatican, as confirmed by the Vatican Philatelic & Numismatic Division

10) "Italia and Germania", Germania: Third Coin in the "Allegories Coin Series" minted by the Germania Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2020

11) Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de" Galilei (15.04.1564-08.01.1642), Italy, USA: "Icons of Inspiration Coin Series": First Coin in the Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series brought out by APMEX, USA: Year of Coin issue: 2021

12) Vatican City: "The Apolostic Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council" titled "Gaudium et Spes": Fourth Gold 100 Euro Coin minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS) in Rome: Year of Coin issue: 2021

13) Emilia-Romagna-Lambrusco and Tortellini, Italy: A 5 Euro Cupro-nickel Coin from the "Italian Food and Wine Culture Series" - minted by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS): Year of Coin issue: 2021

14) 150th Anniversary of Institution of Rome as the Capital of Italy (1871-2021): A 2 Euro Bi-metallic Coin issued by the "istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS) celebrating the milestone: Year of Coin Release: 2021

15) Ennio Morriconi: "Great Italian Artists": A 5 Euro Bi-Metallic and 5 Euro Silver Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS) celebrating the legendary composer: Year of Coin Release: 2021

16) "2021 Alpine Skiing Championships", (the Annual FIS Alpine Ski World Cup) held in the Northern Italian city of Cortina from 07-21.02.2021: A 5 Euro Silver Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS): Year of Coin Release: 2021

17) "Nutella", Italy: "Italian Excellence Coin Series": A 5 Euro Silver Coin, in three variants - Red, White & Green - issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS): Year of Coin issue: 2021

18) "Constantine I", Italy: "Italian Emperors Coin Series": A 10 Euro Gold Coin, issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS): Year of Coin Release: 2021

19) Grazia Deledda", (150th Anniversary of her Birth (1871-2021), Italy: "Italian Writers Coin Series": A 5 Euro Silver Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS): Year of Coin issue: 2021

20) "Dante Alighieri - Inferno", (700th Anniversary of his death (1321-2021), Italy: "Italian Writers Coin Series": A 20 Euro Gold and a 5 Euro Silver Coin issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca Dello Stato" (IPZS): Date/Year of Coin Release: 05.08.2021

21) 450th Anniversary of the Birth of Caravaggio (1571-2021), Italy: "Italian Painters Coin Series": 20 Euro Gold Coin and a 5 Euro Silver Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS): Date/Year of Coin release: 02.09.2021

22) i) Polar Bears, Italy: "Sustainable World Coin Series - Endangered Animals ": A 5 Euro Bronze Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS): Date/Year of Coin Release: 03.09.2021

22) ii) African Elephant, (Repubblica Italiana - Republic of Italy): 5 Euro Sustainable World Coin Series - Fourth Coin in the Series issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS) features an African Elephant Herd: Year of Coin issue: 2023

23) 150th Anniversary of the invention of the telephone by Antonio Meucci (1871-2021), Italy: "Inventors Coin Series": A 5 Euro Copper Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS): Date/Year of Coin Release: 03.09.2021

24) Sicilian Passito and Cannolo, Italy: "Italian Food and Wine Culture Coin Series": A 5 Euro Cupro-nickel Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca delloStato" (IPZS): Date/Year of Coin Release: 08.10.2021

25) The Heritage (Re-edition) of the Lira, Italy: "Iconic Coin Series": 50 Euro Gold & 20 Euro Gold Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS): Date /Year of Coin Release: 04.11.2021

26) Italian Basketball Federation ("Federazione Italiana Pallacanestro" - FIP), Italy: 100th Anniversary milestone (1921-2021): 10 Euro Silver Coins issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS): Date/Year of Coin Release: 02.12.2021

27) 30th Anniversary of the deaths of Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, Judges/Magistrates, Italy: Commemorative 2 Euro Coins issued by the IPZS on the two national heroes, who convicted hundredsof Mafia mobsters in the "Maxi Trials" of 1987: Date of Coin issue: 17.05.2022

28) 80th Anniversary of the Founding of the Vatican City State (1929-2009): A Vatican Euro Coin Set depicting Pope Benedict XVI on the Obverse, issued by the Vatican City Mint in 2009

29) Pope Francis' 80th Birthday on 17.12.16: Six Commemorative Coins issued by the Cook Islands

30) Vatican City: "The Apostolic Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council" titled "Gaudium et Spes": Fourth Golf 100 Euro Coin minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS) in Rome: Year of Coin issue: 2021

31) 50th Anniversary of World Earth Day, Vatican City: A 10 Euro Silver Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Roma on behalf of "Ufficio Filatelico e Numismatico Vaticano": Date of Coin issue: 16.10.2020

32) Ukraine's War against the Russian Aggressors: A Silver Medal issued by the Vatican City State Mint (Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica Governerato (CFN) - Stato della Vatican City) on the theme of "Peace in Ukraine": Date of Medal issue: 20.05.2022

33) Did You Know Series (65): The Treasure of Como - Via Diaz 2018", Italy: The story of an extraordinary discovery of a Roman Gold Coin Hoard from the 5th Century AD unearthed while digging at the site of the old Cressoni Theatre in Como, near Milan in Northern Italy: Date of Discovery: 09/2018

34) Tiffany Art Metropolis - Rome, the Capital of Italy, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2022

35) St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican (San Pietro in Vaticano), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Metropolis Coin Series - San Pietro": Coin Invest Trust (CIT) has coordinated the issue of $500 (Gold) and $25 (Silver Coins minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2022

36) "The Twelve Apostles", Vatican City: The Twelve Apostles Coin Series: The first Silver Coins of 5- and 10-Euro minted by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca Dello Stato" (IPZS) on behalf of "Coommercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica" (CFN) feature St. Peter & St. Andrew: Date of Coins issued: 10.11.2022

37) "Towards the Holy Year 2025", Vatican City: A 200 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Commercializzazone Filatelica e Numismatica (CFN) to commemorate the three-year programme (2022-2023-2024) culminting in 2025: Date/Year of Coin issue: 19.12.2022

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

39) Luigi Vanvitelli (12.05.1700-01.03.1773), Architect and Painter, Italy: 250th Anniversary of his passing away: Five Euro (Silver) and Twenty Euro (Gold) Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) commemorate this celebrated Baroque Era Architect: Date/Year of Coin issue: 21.02.2023

40) "The Lateran Pacts between the Italian State and the Holy See", Vatican City State: 90th Anniversary Celebrations (1929-2019): The Ufficio Filetelco E. Numismatico (Office of the Philatelic and Numismatic Bureau of the Vatican) has issued an embroidered postage stamp of 8.40 Euro depicting the Coat of Arms of the Vatican City State: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 2019 (Reissued on 12.12.2022)

41) Environmental Protection as enshrined in the Italian Constitution, Italy: A Square-shaped bi-metallic Silver and Copper 5 Euro Coin brought out by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) highlights environmental protection in the Italian constitution: Date of Coin issue: 27.04.2023

42) "The Resurrection of Christ" ("CHRISTVS RESVRREXIT"), Vatican City State: Rectangular-shaped Silver Proof and Colour Coins feature Renaissance painter Pietro Vannucci's (also known as "Perugino") masterpiece, presently in the Apostolic Palace Library: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04/2023

43) The Second Vatican Council - Nostra Aetate (In Our Time), Vatican City State: A 100 Euro Gold Coin minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) at their facilities in Rome on behalf of the Treasury Department of the Vatican City State: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

44) The history of the Olympics in Italy - TRiTTICO Cortina 1956, Rome 1960, Turin 2006, Republic of Italy (Repubblica Italiana): Three 20 Euro Gold Coins issued by the Istututo Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) celebrate the selection of 2026 Winter Olympics in the City of Cortino Italy: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07.09.2023

45) A Euro Coin Set - 2018, Vatican City State: An eight (8) Coin Set issued by the Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica on Euro Coins: Coins minted by the IPZS Italy on behalf of the "Stato Della Citta Del Vaticano" (The Vatican City State") in 2018

46) Remembrance to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Vatican City: Coins issued by Commercializzazione Filetelica e Numismatica on 10 Euro Silver Coins: Coins minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) Italy on behalf of the "Stato Della Citta Del Vaticano" ("The Vatican City State"): Date of Coin issue: 26.10.2023

47) The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) at their facilities in Rome on behalf of the Treasury Department of the Vatican City State has issued the first of two commemorative 10 Euro coins which mark 2025 and the Holy Year Pilgrims of Hope: Date/Year of Coins issue: 12/2023

48) Pesaro, Italy: The Italian City designatied as the 2024 European Capital of Culture (ECOC):Date of Coin issue: 26.01,2024

49) Around the World Voyage of the Amerigo Vespucci, Italy's oldest Naval Vessel: A 5 Euro Silv er Proof & Colour Coin presents the voyage of the v essel: Date of Coin issue: 08.03.2024

50) St. Peter and the Rooster star on latest Vatican 20 Euro coin issued by the CFN (Commercialzzone Filatelica E Numasmatica - Vatican City: "Art and Faith Coin Series: Year of Coin issue: 2024;

51) Pope Francis Coin Card, Vatican City: A 1 Euro Base Metal Coin: The Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica " (CFN) has issued a 1 Euro Copper Coin minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zella dello State (or State Mint and Polygraphic Institute - IPZS), Italy: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

52) The Vatican Coin Set: The "Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica" (CFN) has issued an eight (8) Copper-Nickel (CuNi) Coin Set minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato ("State Mint and Poligraphic Institute - IPZS"), Italy: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2024

53) Concordat between the Holy See and the Republic of Poland, Poland: Rectangular Silver Proof Coins Mark the 100th Anniversary of the conclusion of the Concordat (1925-2025): Date/Year of Coin issue: 06.02.2025

54) Did You Know Series (103): Between One Pope and the Next - the Sede Vacante (meaning "Vacant Seat:) Coins are issued:

55) Cardinal Robert Prevost is Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope, United States of America (USA): A 1-oz Silver Election of Pope Leo XIV Round: Date/Year of Round issue: 08.05.2025

56) The Pontifical Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii and Pope Francis: Citta Del Vaticano (Vatican City): The IPZS, Italy (in English, it translates to State Printing Works and Mint) has minted a 50 Euro Gold Coin which features a kneeling Late Pope Francis on one face and The Shrine on the other:: Year of Coin issue: 2015

57) The Pontifical Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii and Pope Francis, CITTA DEL VATICANO (Vatican City): The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS), Italy (In English, it translates to State Printing Works and Mint) has minted a 20 Euro Gold Coin which features Late Pope Francis on one face and the Virgin Mary with a crown sitting on a throne and holding the baby Jesus Christ, with angels kneeling on the  sides, on the other: Year of Coin issue: 2015

58) "Beloved Opera, Norma by Bellini, Republic of Italy (Repubblica Italiana): 5 Euro Silver Colour and Proof Rectangular Coins issued b y the IPZS" Date/Year of Coin issue: 24.06.2025

59) "Repubblic d'Italia") The "Italian Republic/Peninsula"), Cook Islands: A $10 (Ten Dollars) Silver Coin co-ordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Minted by B.H.Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt (GmbH) at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2025

60) "Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026", Republic of Italy: A 50 Euro Gold proof Coin features the official logo of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games: Date/Year of Coin issue: 27.08.2025

61) Did You Know Series (120): A Diver discovered the Biggest Treasure ever found in the Mediterranean Sea - consisting of about 30,000 to 50,000 Ancient Roman Coins some dating back as far as the 4th Century AD found off the coast of Azachena, located in Sardinia, Italy

62) National Intelligence Agencies, Republic of Italy (Repubblica Italiana): Centenary Anniversary (12925-2025): 5 Euro Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) to celebrate the milestone: Date/Year of Coins issue: 13.10.2025

63) "Election of New Pontiff", Vatican City: The Commercializzozione Filatelica e Numismatica, (which translates to Philatelic and Numismatic Marketing) has issued a Commemorative 2 Dollar Coin which marks the transition to a New Pope, minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano - IPZS at their facilities in Rome on behalf of the Treasury Department of the Vatican City State: Date/Year of Coins issue: 04.02.2026

64) "Flora and Fauna", Italian Republic (Repubblica Italiana): 75 Eurocents (Gold) and 25 Euro-Cents and 1,50 Euro cents (Silver) Bullion Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS): Date/Year of Coins issue: 11/17.02.2026

65) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps", (Citta Del Vaticano), Vatican City: Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica (CFN) - _(Vatican City Postal & Numismatic Services) has issued one EUROPA Stamp of (1,35 Euro): Date of issue: 08.05.2026

Links to Posts on Marco Polo on  this Blog:

1) Marco Polo, Explorer, Italy (1254-8/9.01.1324): A 10 Euro Silver Coin issued by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca di Stato, the Italian State Mint (2018)

2) Marco Polo (1254-1324), Venetian Traveller, Italy: The royal Dutch Mint (RDM) has brought out this special Silver strike of a Gold florin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

Posts on the Ryder Cup on this Blog:

i) The 2014 Ryder Cup Commemorative Banknote: Commemorating the Ryder Cup, Europe with a 5 Pound Sterling Banknote issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland

ii) The 44th Ryder Cup held in Italy: 10 Euro Silver Coins with applied colour and concave centre brought out by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) marks the conduct of the prestigious Ryder Cup in Italy for the first time: Date of Coin issue: 18.09.2023

Italian Excellence Coin Series:

1) Vespa, Italy: "Italian Excellence Collector Coin Series": A 5 Euro Silver Coin in three selectively coloured variants brought out by "Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) on 12.04.2019

2) "Nutella", Italy: "Italian Excellence Coin Series": A 5 Euro Silver Coin, in three variants - Red, White & Green - issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS): Year of Coin issue: 2021

3) Giorgio Armani - (born 11.07.1934), Italian Fashion Designer, Republic of Italy (Repubblica Italiana): "Italian Excellence Coin Series": A 50.00 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS): Date/Year of Coin issue: 11.07.2023