Showing posts with label unpa stamps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label unpa stamps. Show all posts

Friday, February 17, 2023

UN Endangered Species Stamps, 27th Edition

World Stamp Today:

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) launched on February 17, 2020, the 27th edition of the UN Endangered Species Stamps series. 

Portuguese designer Sandra Macieira, did the 2020 batch featuring 12 stamps that showcase a wide range of species found worldwide, depicting migratory birds, fish and mammal species including migratory marine species. 

These include the Great Hammerhead Shark, the Andean Flamingo, the Dalmatian Pelican, Egyptian Vulture,  the Saker Falcon, the Siberian Crane, the Addax, the Argali Sheep, the Kiang, the Lion, the Harbour Porpoise and Narwhal.

(Concept and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved




Friday, January 20, 2023

UNPA's Year of the Rabbit Issue

 World Stamp Today:

JANUARY 20, 2023

The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) issues a special-event stamp sheet on January 20, 2023, to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. 

The sheet consists of 10 stamps with a denomination of 1.40 US dollars each, and with a gongbi-style (meticulous painting) white rabbit against the background of a golden moon surrounded by clouds. 

Tiger Pan of China did the artwork, who also illustrated the Lunar Calendar series for 2022 and 2018. 

The Chinese Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is the most important holiday for Chinese around the world and this year's Spring Festival which is the Year of the Rabbit falls on January 22.

(Concept and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved