Tagged: Anniversaries

FRANCE | The 50th Anniversary of Radio France 2025

The 50th Anniversary of Radio France 2025

Postage Stamp : The 50th Anniversary of Radio France 2025
Date of Issue : September 01, 2025
Description : This striking souvenir sheet commemorates the golden jubilee of Radio France, the national public radio broadcaster established in 1975. The central stamp portion features the words “50 ANS RADIO FRANCE” radiating light, symbolizing the transmission of information and culture across the airwaves. The artwork has a distinct graphic novel or sci-fi aesthetic, depicting characters inside a vast, futuristic studio or architectural space surrounded by soundwaves and abstract floating audio elements.

Postage Stamp : Provence Paintings
Date of Issue : November 25, 1995
Description :  

  • The Elderly Couple (les vieux): The left stamp depicts an old man and woman in traditional 19th-century provincial dress.
  • The Fishmonger (la poissonnière): The right stamp depicts a woman carrying a basket of fresh fish.

CHINA | The 120th Anniversary of China Post

The 120th Anniversary of China Post Cartoon - Black Cat Sheriff The 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Russia - Joint Issue with Russia Bamboo

Postage Stamp : The 120th Anniversary of China Post
Date of Issue : March 20, 2016
Description : The stamp commemorates the official launch of the Chinese Postal Service on March 20, 1896.


Postage Stamp : Cartoon – Black Cat Sheriff
Date of Issue : September 03, 2022
Description : The two stamps in the center column (top and middle) belong to a five-piece collection released in 2022. They feature characters from the iconic 1984 Chinese animation Black Cat Sheriff (Black Cat Detective).


Postage Stamp : The 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Russia
Date of Issue : October 02, 2019
Description : Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge


Postage Stamp : Bamboo
Date of Issue : June 15, 1993
Description : Bamboo is a traditional symbol of resilience, longevity, and integrity in Chinese culture.

BRAZIL | The 150th Anniversary of the UPU – Universal Postal Union

The 150th Anniversary of the UPU - Universal Postal Union MERCOSUR Issue - Beneficial Insects The 200th Anniversary of the Pernambuco Gymnasium

Postage Stamp : The 200th Anniversary of the Pernambuco Gymnasium
Date of Issue : December 01, 2025
Description : This stamp commemorates the bicentenary of Ginásio Pernambucano, one of Brazil’s oldest and most prestigious secondary education institutions, located in Recife. The design features a detailed architectural illustration of the historic red school building and the institution’s official crest.


Postage Stamp : MERCOSUR Issue – Beneficial Insects
Date of Issue : December 03, 2021
Description :

  • Libélula (Dragonfly): Two stamps featuring dragonflies, highlighting their role in aquatic habitats.
  • Abelha (Bee): Labeled “Polinizador,” celebrating the bee’s role in pollination.
  • Louva-a-deus (Praying Mantis): Labeled “Controle Biológico,” showcasing the mantis as a natural predator of pests.

Postage Stamp : The 150th Anniversary of the UPU – Universal Postal Union
Date of Issue : October 09, 2024
Description : This stamp celebrates 150 years of the UPU, the United Nations specialized agency that coordinates postal policies among member nations. The design features a dynamic, multi-colored explosion of geometric shapes surrounding the “150 Anos UPU” logo and the UPU emblem, symbolizing global connectivity and the evolution of the postal network.

ITALY | Centenary of Lancia Lambda Automobile

Centenary of Lancia Lambda Automobile The 100th Anniversary of the Construction of the Autodromo Nazionale of Monza

Postage Stamp : The 100th Anniversary of the Lancia Lambda
Date of Issue : October 22, 2022
Description : The Lancia Lambda was revolutionary for being the first car to feature a load-bearing unitary body (monocoque) and independent front suspension.

  • Left Stamp: An artistic illustration showing the open-top Lambda in motion with passengers, capturing the elegance of 1920s touring.
  • Right Stamp: A vintage photograph of the car on the road, emphasizing its real-world presence and the historic Lancia logo.

Postage Stamp : The 100th Anniversary of the Construction of the Autodromo Nazionale of Monza
Date of Issue : September 03, 2022
Description : This stamp commemorates 100 years of the Monza Circuit, known as the “Temple of Speed.” The design features an evocative painting of vintage race cars (resembling early Alfa Romeos or Bugattis) speeding past the grandstands during the track’s early years. It includes the “Monza 100” official anniversary logo.

BELARUS | State Symbols of the Republic of Belarus | Diplomatic Relations with India

State Symbols of the Republic of Belarus | Diplomatic Relations with India

Postage Stamp : State Symbols of the Republic of Belarus | Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus | National Flag of the Republic of Belarus
Date of Issue : July 03, 2016
Description : The first stamp depicts the State Emblem of Belarus, featuring a gold outline of the country over a globe, flanked by stalks of wheat and flowers. The second stamp shows the National Flag of Belarus, with its distinctive red and green horizontal bands and the vertical white-on-red ornamental pattern at the hoist.


Postage Stamp : The 25th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Belarus and India
Date of Issue : September 12, 2017
Description : This stamp commemorates 25 years of diplomatic ties between the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of India. The design features the State Emblem of Belarus alongside the State Emblem of India (the Lion Capital of Ashoka).

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.

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.

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.

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.