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Latvia Issued Stamp on International Plant Protection Year

On the stamp the artist has depicted the plant kingdom in a stylised way, symbolising the essential role of plant health in the existence of humankind and nature. Issue Date:29.05.2020 Designer:Ludis Danilāns Printer:Baltijas Banknote Latvija

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Bosnia and Herzegovina Issued Stamp on Medjugorje 2020 : Mother’s Village

There are many fruits of Our Lady’s apparitions in Međugorje, and one of them is “Mother’s Village” (Majčino selo), a large family that brings together several communities and associations, and belongs to the Herzegovinian Franciscan Province of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was created in 1993 at the instigation of Fr. Slavko […]

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New Zealand:New Definitive Stamps on Scenic Beauty

Island Bay Wellington:Island Bay sits on the south coast of Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city. Since the creation of the 854 -hectare Taputeranga Marine Reserve in 2006, this area has been under the protection of the Department of Conservation, and marine life populations have blossomed. Its waters are home to a rich variety of marine […]

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Greece: Anniversaries Stamp Issue

Issue Date:21.05.2020 Process:Offset Values:€0.10, €0.90, €1,€2

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New Stamps Released from Spanish Andora

Opening of the Socio-Cultural Cal Pal in La Cortinada Issue Date:14.05.2020 Process:Offset Colours:4 Colours Size:40,9 x 28,8 mm Values:€0.75 Wolf Collars Wolf collars are neckpieces made from iron and covered in spikes that are fitted to the necks of sheep dogs to arm them against attacks from wolves and other predators.They were sometimes manufactured using […]

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Top 6 Tips to Inexpensive Stamp Collecting

Many people may be under the impression that stamp collecting or philately is an expensive hobby. It can be expensive if you’re into rare and famous stamps which are mostly acquired through auction houses. But if you’re collecting stamps for the beauty of the stamps, this hobby need not cost you much. There are six common […]

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New Stamps Released from Guernsey

75th Liberation Day  75 years on, Liberation Day, which is celebrated annually on 9 May, is a chance for islanders to remember the days of occupation and celebrate their freedom with a wonderful parade and fireworks, and much more besides. Issue Date:02.05.2020 Designer:Two Degrees North Printer:Bpost Process:Offset Lithography Size:30mm deep x 45mm wide 250th Anniversary […]

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Royal Mail:End of the Second World War Stamp Issue

The 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War is being called the last opportunity for veterans to participate. The events of those years will soon pass from living memory into history. There will be national and international commemorations, and the year also sees the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the last […]

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Isle of Man Issued Stamps on Year of the Nurse and Midwife

The Year of the Nurse and Midwife is a celebration of health care workers around the globe and the vital role they play within communities. Issue Date:12.05.2020 Designer:DM Design Isle of Man Printer:Lowe Martin Process:Offset Lithography Colours:4 Colours Size:40 x 40mm

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Jersey Issued Stamps on End of World War

9th May is the Island of Jersey’s national day and in the years since the end of the war a pattern of official ceremonies has developed, 9th May 2020 is marks the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of Jersey.Six stamps portray key moments of a contemporary celebration of Liberation Day, focusing on how the event […]