4646) 100 Years of the Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) has issued a postage stamp of 200 Kyrgyzstani Som celebrating the milestone: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 17.08.2026:

4646) 100 Years of the Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) has issued a postage stamp of 200 Kyrgyzstani Som celebrating the milestone: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 17.08.2026:

On 17 August 2026, the Kyrgyz Express Post postage stamp "100 Years of the Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan" is being put into circulation by the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic pursuant to Order No. 69 dated 17 July 2026.

In 2026, Kyrgyzstan marks the centenary of one of the country’s most important humanitarian organizations – the Red Crescent Society. The Society is one of the oldest charitable organizations of the Kyrgyz Republic, providing healthcare assistance, as well as support in emergencies, natural disasters, and social challenges.

The founding date of the Red Crescent Society of the Kyrgyz Republic is October 6, 1926. On this day, the Red Cross Society was established in Kyrgyzstan, becoming part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. After Kyrgyzstan gained independence, the organization was given its current name – the National Red Crescent Society of the Kyrgyz Republic (NRCS KR).

The main areas of activity of the Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan are: healthcare (improving the quality of treatment provided in Kyrgyzstan, developing early diagnosis of oncological and other serious diseases), emergency preparedness and response (program to assist those in need in emergency situations, training people to respond to natural disasters), social assistance (providing support to vulnerable groups of the population, as well as professional, social and psychological assistance to people facing difficult life situations), organizational development and international relations (promotion of knowledge about International Humanitarian Law, volunteering, close cooperation with foreign humanitarian organizations). Particular attention is paid to training the population in first aid skills and strengthening community resilience.

The Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan is a full member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

KEP hopes that the issue of a commemorative stamp for the 100th anniversary of the Kyrgyz Red Crescent Society will draw increased attention to the noble work of this humanitarian organization and highlight the importance of the principles of compassion and mutual assistance that unite people around the world.

The Postage Stamp:

The Postage Stamp of 200 Kyrgyzstani Som

A First Day Cover (FDC) celebrating the Centenary Year Anniversary (1926-2026).

Three Collectibles - as above.

A First Day Cover (FDC)  affixed with the cancelled stamp.

A Maxi Card - A MC has all the three elements on the same bside - the picture, the Stamp and the Cancellation Stamp.

A Sheetlet of Five Stamps and a coupon

Technical details:

Issue Date: 17.08.2026

Designer: Svetlana Urusova

Process: offset lithography

Colours: full-colour (CMYK)

Sizes:

Stamp Size: 27.50 × 46.00 mm, 

Sheetlet Size: 108.00 mm × 113.00 mm

Links to posts on The Paradise Flycatcher on this Blog:

Papua New Guinea:

1) Bank of Papua New Guinea: 35th Anniversary Celebration (1973-2008): A Commemorative Uncirculated Set consisting of a Two Kina (K2) Banknote & a Two Kina (K2) Coin issued in November 2008

2) Papua New Guinea: A Commemorative Uncirculated Coin set brought out in 1995 to celebrate yhe 20th Anniversary of Independence

3) Asian Paradise Flycatcher - The Heavenly Apparition

Links:

1) The Great Silk Road: A Stamp of 150 KGS issued by Kyrgyz Express Post on 24.11.2017

2) Along the Silk Road 2017 World Heritage - UNESCO: A set of 6 stamps issued on 03.08.2017

Stamp issue on Bees from the United Nations Postal Administration UNPA) & Kyrgyzstan Express Post (KEP):

1) World Bee Day: A set of three Stamps issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA)on behalf of three offices - New York, Geneva and Vienna to bring focussed attention on Bees: Stamps issue date: 20.05.2019

2) Beekeeping in Kyrgyzstan: A set of three Stamps issued by the Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP): Stamp set issue date: 28.10.2019

For other interesting posts from the Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP), Kyrgyzstan & Banknotes, please visit the following links:

1) The Great Silk Road: A Stamp of 150 KGS issued by Kyrgyz Express Post on 24.11.2017

2) 60 Years of the Space Age: A set of three stamps issued by Kyrgyz Express Post on 15.11.2017:

3) Edible Mushrooms of Kyrgyzstan: A set of four stamps issued by KEP on 06.04.2017 

4) Birds of Kyrgyzstan: A set of four stamps issued by the Kyrgyzstan Express Post (KEP) on 22.05.2018

5) Som Banknotes of the Kyrgyz Republic or Kyrgyzstan

6) Year of the Brown (or Yellow) Dog: A 100 KGS Stamp issued by the Kyrgyz Express Post on 31.01.2018:

7) XVIII Asian Games to be held in Indonesia from 18.08.2018 to 02.09.2018: A set of two stamps being brought out by Kyrgyz Express Post commemorating the Games on 09.07.2018

8) 43rd Chess Olympiad (23.09.2018-06.10.2018): A 100 KGS Postage stamp issued by the Kyrgyz Express Post on 20.08.2018

9) Butterflies of Kyrgyzstan: A set of three stamps depicting the Loxias Apollo, Colias regia and Colias christophi Butterflies, issued by the Kyrgyz Express Post on 07.09.2018

10) Issyk-Kul Lighthouses in Kyrgyzstan: Two stamps of the values of 100 KGS and 150 KGS issued by the Kyrgyz Express Post on 16.01.2018

11) "Kyrgyz Republic Red Data Book": A set of four stamps issued by the Kyrgyz Express Post featuring the Marbled Polecat (50 KGS), Pallas's Cat (75 KGS), Turkestan Cat (100 KGS) and the Himalayan Brown Bear (150 KGS) - all endangered species: Stamp issue Date: 07.12.2018

12) "The Little Bustard, Bird of the Year", Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) Stamp issue of 150 KGS: Stamp issue Date: 09.05.2019

13) Beekeeping in Kyrgyzstan: A set of three Stamps issued by the Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP): Stamp set issue date: 28.10.2019

14) The Seven Thousanders, Kyrgyzstan: A set of three Stamps depicting Jengish Chokusu (50 KGS), Lenin Peak (100 KGS) and Khan Tengri (150 KGS) issued by Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP): Date of Stamp issue: 21.02.2020

15) The "White-Browed Tit Warbler", Kyrgyzstan: The second Stamp issued in the Series titled - "Bird of the Year": A Stamp of 150 KGS issued by the Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP): Date of Stamp issue: 17.12.2020

16) 44th Chess Olympiad held in Russia (24.07.2020 to 30.08.2020), Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) has issued a stamp commemorating the first online Olympiad held in 2020 for the first time in its history: Date of Stamp issue: 16.12.2020

17) Endangered Fishes, Red Data Book (III) Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Express Post has issued thisset of four Postage Stamps featuring endangered species of Fishes in Kyrgyzstan: Date of Stamp Set issue: 18.03.2021

18) "The Bearded Vulture" (Gypaetus barbatus), Kyrgyzstan Republic: Bird of the Year (III): A postage stamp of 175 KGS issued by the Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) featuring this large Bird of Prey: Date of Stamp issue: 31.03.2021

19) "House Sparrow", Kyrgyzstan: "Bird of the Year (IV) - 2022": Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP), Bishkek has released a series of stamps on 30.01.2023 clearing its backlog for the past two years - 2021,2022: Date of Stamp Set issue: 30.01.2023

20) "International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development - 2022", Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP), Bishkek has released a series of stamps on 30.01.2023 clearing its backlog for the past two years - 2021, 2022: Date of Stamp issue: 30.01.2023

21) "Pearls of Kyrgyz Nature - Sary-Chelek Lake", Kyrgyzstan: A set of three postage stamps issued by Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) featuring the Lake during different seasons: Date/Year of Stamp Set issue: 10.03.2025

22) XX International Botanical Congress in Madrid 2024, Spain: Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP), Limited Liability Company (LLC): Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 10th March 2025

23) First Stamp issue - 10th Anniversary Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 27.06.2025

Links to posts on The Paradise Flycatcher on this Blog:

Papua New Guinea:

24) Bank of Papua New Guinea: 35th Anniversary Celebration (1973-2008): A Commemorative Uncirculated Set consisting of a Two Kina (K2) Banknote & a Two Kina (K2) Coin issued in November 2008

25) Papua New Guinea: A Commemorative Uncirculated Coin set brought out in 1995 to celebrate yhe 20th Anniversary of Independence

26) Asian Paradise Flycatcher - The Heavenly Apparition

27) "Tushoo Kesuu Ceremony", an ancient Family Tradition, Kyrgyz Republic: "Kyrgyz Customs and Traditions Coin Series": The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has issued a 10 Som Silver Proof and Colour Coin highlighting this Family Tradition: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08.12.2025

28) "100 Years of the Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) has issued a postage stamp of 200 Kyrgyzstani Som celebrating the milestoned: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 17.08.2026:

Postage Stamps issued by Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyz Pochtasy - Kyrgyzstan Post):

1) The Ancient Dodo (Fauna), Republic of Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyzstan KP (or Kyrgyz Pochtasy - Kyrgystan Post) has issued a set of three Postage Stamps featuring this extinct bird: Date of Stamp set issue: 13.02.2023

2) The "Silk Road/Routes", Kyrgystan KP: "Kyrgyz Pochtasy" (or Kyrgyz Post) has issued a Postage stamp of 9.00 Kyrgyzstani Som featuring caravans of camels crossing deserts and mountain passes, representing the historic routes used to transpost silk, spices, treasures: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 25.06.2025

3) Sulayman Mountain (also known as Sulaiman-Too, Sulayman Rock or The Throne of Sulayman), Kyrgyzstan: "Kyrgyz Pochtasy" (or Kyrgyz Post) has issued a postage stamp on the only UNESCO World Heritage site in the country: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 25.06.2025

4) Kyrgyz Musical Instruments, Kyrgyzstan Republic: Kyrgyz Pochtasy (Kyrgyzstan Post) has issued two postage stamps of 150 and 300 Kyrgyz Som featuring musical instruments popular in the country: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 29.12.2025

5) "VI World Nomad Games" to be held in Bishkek and Cholptan in 2026, Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Postasy has issued a set of Postage Stamps featuring the Nomad Games: Date/Year of stamps issue: 25.06.2026