Daily Archive: April 4, 2026

FRANCE | Winter Sports

Winter Sports

Postage Stamp : Winter Sports
Date of Issue : February 02, 2026
Description :

  • Alpine Skiing (Ski Alpin): Showing a skier in a deep carve.
  • Mogul Skiing (Ski de Bosses): Depicting the vertical compression of a skier on a mogul run.
  • Snowboarding: Capturing the distinct profile of a boarder in mid-turn.

Postmark : The seal features a vintage Stanhope-style printing press, a nod to traditional philatelic production.
Postmark Date : 17-03-2026

CROATIA | Marine Life – Freshwater Fishes

Marine Life - Freshwater Fishes

Postage Stamp : Marine Life – Freshwater Fishes
Date of Issue : April 01, 2025
Description : The series highlights the biodiversity of Croatia’s rivers and lakes. Each stamp features a detailed illustration of the fish in its natural underwater habitat.

  • Brown Trout (Salmo trutta): The left stamp (Potočna pastrva). A popular game fish found in cold, oxygen-rich mountain streams.
  • Wels Catfish (Silurus glanis): The center stamp (Som). One of the largest freshwater fish in Europe, known for its long barbels and impressive size.
  • Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio): The right stamp (Šaran). A widely recognized fish significant in both sport fishing and European culinary traditions.