Global Coins and Stamps

AUSTRALIA | Christmas With Love

Christmas with Love

Postage Stamp : With Love
Date of Issue : February 06, 2018
Description : This stamp is part of the “Joyful Blooms” series, which features vibrant, graphic interpretations of popular flowers. This specific design depicts a Rose with layered, multi-colored petals.

Postage Stamp : Christmas – Small Cowper Madonna
Date of Issue : November 01, 2017
Description : Part of the “Lights of Christmas” series, this stamp captures the famous light projections held annually at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney. The background shows the cathedral’s twin spires illuminated in blue. The foreground features a classic Madonna and Child image, representing the sacred art projected onto the building’s facade during the holiday season.

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LUXEMBOURG | Olympic Games – London, England – The 100th Anniversary of the Luxembourg Olympic Committee

Olympic Games - London, England - The 100th Anniversary of the National Olympic Committee

Postage Stamp : The 100th Anniversary of the Luxembourg Olympic Committee (COSL)
Date of Issue : May 15, 2012
Description : This stamp commemorates the centenary (1912–2012) of the Comité Olympique et Sportif Luxembourgeois (COSL). It features the official logo of the committee—a stylized red lion head wearing a crown, positioned above the iconic Olympic Rings.

Postage Stamp : Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Date of Issue : May 10, 2016
Description : Issued for the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, this stamp features the “Team Lëtzebuerg” branding. The design is modern and geometric, showcasing a red lion (the national symbol) composed of low-poly triangular facets, symbolizing the dynamic strength of the athletes.

Postage Stamp : London 2012 Olympic Games
Date of Issue : May 15, 2012
Description : This stamp celebrates the London 2012 Summer Olympics. It prominently features the controversial pink and orange “London 2012” logo against a background that combines the Luxembourgish and British flags.

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USA | Muhammad Ali (The Greatest)

Muhammad Ali (The Greatest)

Postage Stamp : Muhammad Ali (The Greatest)
Date of Issue : January 15, 2026
Description : Released on what would have been his 84th birthday, these stamps pay homage to Muhammad Ali, the three-time heavyweight boxing champion and global activist. The design uses a 1974 black-and-white Associated Press photograph of Ali in a boxing stance. The typography is a highlight; the name “ALI” alternates from the top to the bottom of the stamps in bold red and black lettering, mimicking the look of classic boxing posters.

Postage Stamp : Definitive – Flowers – Angel’s Trumpet
Date of Issue : January 09, 2026
Description : This stamp features four peachy-pink blooms of the Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia). The number of flowers on the stamp (four) corresponds to its 4-cent value.

Postage Stamp : Flowers – Poppies and Coneflowers
Date of Issue : July 18, 2024
Description : Part of the same floral series, this stamp features a cluster of ten flowers (poppies and coneflowers) to denote its 10-cent value.

Postmark :

Albuquerque, NM: a machine spray cancel dated March 04, 2026
Caballo, New Mexico: A circular date stamp dated March 03, 2026

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INDIA | 24 Speed Post Parcel

24 Speed Post 24 Speed Post Parcel 48 Speed Post

Postage Stamp : COVID-19 Warriors (Postal Workers)
Date of Issue : December 24, 2020
Description : This stamp was issued as part of a set of four to honor frontline workers during the pandemic. This specific design features Postal Warriors—a woman postal worker holding a digital device and a delivery person on a motorcycle—symbolizing the “last mile” connectivity maintained during global lockdowns. It highlights the essential role of the Department of Posts in delivering medicines, social security pensions, and essential mail during the COVID-19 crisis.

Postage Stamp : Golden Jubilee of PINCODE
Date of Issue : October 12, 2022
Description : This stamp commemorates 50 years of the Postal Index Number (PIN) system in India, which was first introduced on August 15, 1972. The design shows cardboard parcels and several 6-digit PIN codes (like 110001 for Delhi GPO) flowing across the stamp. The PIN code was a revolutionary change that simplified mail sorting and delivery in a country with thousands of similar place names and various regional languages.

24 Speed Post 48 Speed Post

Special Cancellation on : Launching of 3 New Products – 24 Speed Post | 24 Speed Post Parcel | 48 Speed Post
Location : Mumbai – 400001
Postmark Date : 17-03-2026
Description : The initiative highlights its premium time-bound delivery services—24 Speed Post, 24 Speed Post Parcel, and 48 Speed Post—which were launched on 17th March 2026. These services ensure assured document delivery within 24 hours, fast and reliable parcel delivery within 24 hours, and guaranteed delivery within 48 hours across a wider network, catering to the growing demand for time-bound, secure, and efficient logistics solutions.

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FRANCE | The 4th World Rugby Championship | 2004 Olympic Games – Athens, Greece

2004 Olympic Games - Athens, Greece The 4th World Rugby Championship Hiking Trails - The 50th Anniversary of the GR20

Postage Stamp : Hiking Trails – The 50th Anniversary of the GR20
Date of Issue : June 26, 2020
Description : This sheet celebrates the 50th anniversary of the GR20, widely considered Europe’s toughest and most iconic long-distance hiking trail. The central stamp shows a map of Corsica with the trail marked in red from Calenzana to Conca. The surrounding illustrations feature famous landmarks along the route : the Aiguilles de Bavella, the Passerelle de Spasimata suspension bridge, and a traditional mountain refuge.

Postage Stamp : 2004 Olympic Games – Athens, Greece
Date of Issue : August 02, 2004
Description : Issued for the XXVIII Summer Olympiad in Athens, these stamps blend modern athletic silhouettes with ancient Greek artistic motifs. The designs feature various sports including Tennis, Equestrian, Kayaking, and Track and Field, set against a background of orange and blue “ancient pottery” style imagery.

Postage Stamp : The 4th World Rugby Championship
Date of Issue : September 11, 1999
Description : This unique oval-shaped stamp (designed to resemble a rugby ball) was issued for the 1999 Rugby World Cup, which was hosted primarily by Wales but included matches in France. The design features a high-action illustration of a rugby player in a blue jersey making a tackle.

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INDIA | Airoli Node – Greater Flamingo

Airoli Node - Greater Flamingo

Airoli Node S.O – 400708
Flamingo Bird
Date of Issue : 08-10-2024
Postmark Date : 14-03-2025

The Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus), a tall and elegant wading bird with striking pale pink plumage, finds a vital seasonal haven at Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary near Mumbai, India. Renowned for its pale pink plumage, long slender legs, and distinctive downward-curving beak this urban wetland hosts thousands from November to May, where they feed gregariously on algae, shrimp, and crustaceans in saline mudflats and mangroves, their pink hue derived from carotenoid-rich diets.

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JAPAN | Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan

Postage Stamp : 2025 World Exposition in Japan (Osaka-Kansai Expo) – Large Roof Ring
Date of Issue : April 11, 2025
Description : This stamp features the Grand Ring, designed by architect Sou Fujimoto. It is recognized as one of the world’s largest wooden structures, with a circumference of approximately 2 km. The design uses traditional Japanese timber construction methods (specifically the kakezukuri technique seen at Kiyomizu-dera Temple) combined with modern technology. The roof serves as the main circulation path for visitors, offering views of the sea and the Expo pavilions.

Postage Stamp : 2025 World Exposition in Japan (Osaka-Kansai Expo) – Myaku-Myaku Riding a Houseboat
Date of Issue : April 11, 2025
Description : This oval-shaped stamp features the official Expo mascot, Myaku-Myaku. Myaku-Myaku is a “mysterious creature” whose body is made of cells (red) and water (blue), representing the “pulsing rhythm of life.” In this specific illustration, the mascot is shown on a traditional Japanese boat decorated with red lanterns, celebrating the rich culture of Osaka, known historically as the “City of Water.”

Postmark Date : The date on the postmarks is 8. 2. 12, which refers to February 12, 2026 (Reiwa 8).
Postmark Location : Hayama Post Office (葉山) in Kanagawa Prefecture

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RUSSIA | Sochi

Sochi Pearl of the Black Sea

Sochi – Pearl of the Black Sea
The pearl of the southern coast, washed by the sea and bathed in greenery. The city was founded in 1838 as Fort Alexandria. Today, it is the thriving capital of the Russian South and the longest city in Russia.
Sochi gained global fame as the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics.

  • The Rotunda at the Riviera Park/Embankment
  • The Sochi Marine Terminal (Морской вокзал)
  • The Clock Tower of the Sochi Railway Station
  • The Statue of Prometheus
7th Definitive Issue (The State Emblem)

Postcrossing ID : RU-10581151
Travel Time : 235 Days

Postage Stamp : 7th Definitive Issue of Russian Federation – State Postal Administration Emblem
Date of Issue : August 07, 2019
Description : The series features the State Emblem of the Russian Federation—the double-headed eagle—within a classic ornamental frame. The design is intended to evoke the elegance of 19th-century imperial stamps while utilizing modern printing techniques.

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AUSTRIA | Visit Austria

Visit Austria Birth Place of many great things
Blood Groups Karl Landsteiner Lake Constance Wheel Bonnet (Bodensee-Radhaube)

Postcrossing ID : AT-856052
Travel Time : 38 Days

Postage Stamp : Congratulations
Date of Issue : April 26, 2025
Description : Part of a recurring “Greetings” series, this stylized blue illustration shows a figure holding a vase full of roses. It features the word “GLÜCKWUNSCH” (Congratulations) and is intended for use on celebratory mail like birthdays or weddings.

Postage Stamp : Definitives – Traditional Costumes | Lake Constance Wheel Bonnet (Bodensee-Radhaube)
Date of Issue : April 01, 2020
Description : These are definitive stamps from the “Traditional Costumes” (Trachten) series. They depict the Bodensee-Radhaube, an elaborate gold-laced “wheel bonnet” traditional to the Lake Constance region. These hoods were historically a status symbol for wealthy women in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Postage Stamp : The 125th Anniversary of the Discovery of Blood Groups
Date of Issue : June 14, 2025
Description : This stamp commemorates the Nobel Prize-winning work of Austrian biologist and physician Karl Landsteiner, who discovered the major blood groups (A, B, and O) in 1900. The design shows a microscopic view of red blood cells and a grid illustrating blood type compatibility.

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JAPAN | Spring Greetings

Spring Greetings

Postage Stamp : Spring Greetings 2026 – Hazy Moon Night – Tea Leaves

  • Hazy Moon Light : Depicts a classic Japanese spring landscape with bright yellow Nanohana (rapeseed) flowers in the foreground, mountains in the distance, and a traditional thatched-roof farmhouse under a soft sun.
  • Tea Leaves : Features a person wearing a traditional headscarf (tenugui) engaged in tea picking (the “first picking” of the year is a major spring event in Japan).

Date of Issue : February 04, 2026

Postmark Date : The date in the postmark is 8.2.4, which follows the Japanese Reiwa calendar (Reiwa 8 = 2026, February 4th).
Postmark Location : Osaka Central Post Office, Japan

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CANADA | Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year

Postage Stamp : Year of the Pig (Zhu Bajie) – Design from 2019
Date of Issue : January 15, 2021
Description : This stamp features Zhu Bajie (also known as Pigsy), a major character from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. He is shown in his traditional monk’s robes carrying his signature nine-tooth muck-rake.

Postage Stamp : Year of the Ram (Ram/Sheep/Goat) – Design from 2015
Date of Issue : January 15, 2021
Description : The design features a stylized, swirling ram in green and gold, inspired by traditional Chinese paper-cutting and ceramic patterns. The ram’s wool is decorated with floral motifs.

Postage Stamp : Year of the Horse – Design from 2014
Date of Issue : January 15, 2021
Description : This is a minimalist, elegant silhouette of a rearing horse. The original stamp used a deep red and gold color palette; this version appears to be the horse in a striking gold-foil finish.

Postmark Date : 14-02-2026
Postmark Location : Churchill Post Office in Mississauga, Ontario.

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POLAND | Space Exploration | Conquest of Space

Space Exploration Conquest of Space (Satellites)

Postage Stamp : Space Exploration – Conquest of Space

  • K. E. Tsiolkovsky’s Rocket and Rocket Speed Formula : Features Konstanty Ciołkowski (Tsiolkovsky) and his 1903 design for a cosmic rocket.
  • Lunik 2 : Depicts the Lunik 2 Emblem (the Soviet probe that first reached the Moon in 1959).
  • Vostok 3 and 4 : Shows the Vostok 3 and 4 spacecraft, which performed the first dual-manned spaceflight in 1962.

Date of Issue : November 25, 1963

Postage Stamp : The 150th Anniversary of the UPU – Universal Postal Union
Date of Issue : October 30, 2024
Description : Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the UPU, this design features a stylized location pin containing an envelope icon over a digital-style globe. It represents the global connectivity of the postal network.

Postage Stamp : Christmas 2025
Date of Issue : November 17, 2025
Description : A festive stamp featuring a close-up of a purple and white Christmas bauble (ornament) with a lace-like pattern, hanging from a pine branch with a golden bow.

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GERMANY | The 100th Anniversary of the Planetarium in Germany

Postage Stamp : The 100th Anniversary of the Planetarium in Germany
Date of Issue : October 05, 2023
Description : This stamp commemorates the centenary of the first public demonstration of a projection planetarium, which took place at the Deutsches Museum in Munich in 1923. The design shows a circular view of a starry sky being projected onto a dome over a seated audience, capturing the “starry wonder” experience. It also features a Matrix Code on the right for digital tracking.

Postage Stamp : Climate Protection
Date of Issue : January 02, 2006
Description : Part of the “For the Youth” or “Welfare” series, the design features a stylized eye looking at the Earth from space, illustrating the theme “Climate protection concerns everyone” (Klimaschutz geht alle an). It includes a rainbow-colored bar at the bottom right.

Postamrk Date : 11.02.2026
Postmark Location : Erfurt, Germany

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BRAZIL | Central Markets of Brazil

Central Markets of Brazil

Postage Stamp : Central Markets of Brazil

  • Central Markets, Fortaleza : Top left. Known for its modern, multi-level circular design and lace/handicraft trade.
  • Central Markets, Florianópolis : Top center. Featured with its iconic yellow façade and twin towers; famous for seafood and local “botecos.”
  • Central Markets, Belo Horizonte : Top right. A massive hub for Minas cheese, sweets, and spices.
  • Adolpho Lisboa Markets, Manaus : Bottom left. An architectural gem inspired by Les Halles in Paris, known for Amazonian fish and medicinal herbs.
  • Central Markets, Goiânia : Bottom right. Recognizable for its Art Deco influences and local regional crafts.

Date of Issue : September 07, 2023
Description : This series highlights five iconic central markets from different regions of Brazil, showcasing their unique architecture and the local products they are famous for. The designs use a vibrant, watercolor-style illustration.

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ESTONIA | The 50th Anniversary of the First EUROPA Stamps

The 50th Anniversary of the First EUROPA Stamps

Postage Stamp : The 50th Anniversary of the First EUROPA Stamps
Date of Issue : January 04, 2006
Description : It was issued to celebrate 50 years since the first EUROPA stamps were launched in 1956.
The background of the larger stamps includes a map of Europe and the dates “1956–2006.
The design features a stylized, colorful “P” and the CEPT logo (European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations).

Postage Stamp : Chinese New Year – Year of the Tiger
Date of Issue : February 01, 2022
Description : This stamp celebrates the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese Zodiac. It features a modern, folk-art style illustration of a tiger. This is part of Estonia’s ongoing Lunar New Year series, which began in 2011.

The Cover was Missent to Korea
“Missent to Korea” is a postal marking indicating that the cover was mistakenly sent to South Korea during transit, even though it was addressed to India. After the error was identified, it was redirected to the correct destination. Such “missent covers” are interesting pieces of postal history, showing how mail can sometimes take unexpected routes before reaching its final destination.

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NORWAY | Lofoten

Lofoten Norway

Postcrossing ID : NO-297151
Travel Time : 23 Days

Atlantic wolffish (Anarhichas lupus)

Postage Stamp : Marine Life in Norway | Atlantic wolffish (Anarhichas lupus)
Date of Issue : January 02, 2004
Description : Part of a “Marine Life” series, this stamp features a close-up of the Atlantic Wolffish (Anarhichas lupus), known in Norwegian as Steinbit (literally “Stone-biter”)

Postage Stamp : Lighthouses | Sklinna
Date of Issue : October 01, 2016
Description : This stamp depicts the Sklinna Lighthouse (Sklinna fyr), located in Leka, Norway. It is part of a long-running series featuring Norwegian lighthouses.

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USA | Blue Cat World Trip | Statue of Liberty

Blue Cat World Trip Statue of Liberty
1980 Olympic Winter Games - Lake Placid, USA

Postcrossing ID : US-12147480
Travel Time : 30 Days

Postage Stamp : 1980 Olympic Winter Games – Lake Placid, USA
Date of Issue : February 01, 1980

Postage Stamp : The 80th Anniversary of Bugs Bunny 2020
Bugs Bunny as Baseball Player | Bugs Bunny as Basketball Player
Date of Issue : July 27, 2020

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