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Åland stamps turn 40 years

On 1 March 2024, Åland Post celebrates the 40th anniversary of Åland stamps with the issue of a miniature sheet designed by internationally active illustrator Tzenko Stoyanov. “Each stamp carries a story about Åland. For 40 years, these miniature works
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1st Stamp Issue of Philately Liechtenstein in 2024

Wild Animals in Liechtenstein Liechtenstein’s diverse landscape is home to a wide variety of animals and plants. Photographer Roland Rick captured four wild animals in their natural environment with his camera: The “Fox” (face value: CHF 1.00) can be found
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Boathouse culture in Åland theme of new stamp series

  1 February sees the start of Åland Post’s new three-year stamp series featuring boathouses captured by Åland photographer Kjell Söderlund. “The boat’s own house represents a unique type of building and is a common and visible element in the
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Miracle of metamorphosis illustrated on Åland franking labels

On 1 February, Åland Post will issue a new series of self-adhesive franking labels illustrating four magnificent butterflies occurring in Åland. Sofia Pusa has illustrated the complex cycle of a butterfly’s life also known as metamorphosis, the transformation from egg
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The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

Miniature sheet King Charles III Jersey Stamps has issued a set of six photographic stamps on 20 November 2023 in celebration of The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III showing moments from the Coronation Day. This issue features a miniature sheet with a Martin
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Åland 2023 Christmas stamps convey message of peace

20 October sees the issue of this year’s two Christmas stamps from Åland Post. “Sending Christmas greetings is a tradition that many people hold dear, and Christmas time is a period when extra many letters and packages are posted. This
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Stamps focus on vision of a sustainable future for Åland

Åland Post highlights the Åland sustainability and environmental work which is coordinated by the barkraft.ax network. Taking the vision of a sustainable, viable and flourishing society as her inspiration, Åland graphic designer and stamp debutante Elin Eriksson has created two
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Sepac stamp 2023 celebrates Viking market in Åland

On 27 July 2023, Åland Post will be highlighting the Viking Market on a stamp as part of the Sepac stamp series issued by small European postal operators on the theme of traditional markets. Åland photographer and stamp debutante Alice
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Stamp booklet celebrating Åland summer cottages and cottage life

9 June sees the issue of a stamp booklet featuring the three winning summer cottages from the Åland Post’s photo competition in the summer 2022. Swedish artist Lasse Sjööblom has provided the illustrations paying tribute to Åland cottage life. “I
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Photographer Christoffer Relander explores childhood memories on Åland stamp

June 9 is the first time Åland Post issues a stamp where an artist has been given free rein to create a stamp motif. The “Open Edition” assignment went to Finnish art photographer Christoffer Relander, who decided to portray a
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