Flora – Global Coins and Stamps

POLAND | 1988 Olympic Games – Seoul, South Korea

#Covers / 1988 - Seoul, South Korea / 2026 - Milano Cortina, Italy / Judo / Poland / Skiing / Wrestling
June 19, 2026
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Postage Stamp : 2026 Winter Olympic Games – Milano Cortina
Date of Issue : February 06, 2026
Description : This modern stamp supports the Polish Olympic Team competing in the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina 2026. The dynamic artwork features a biathlete/cross-country skier in motion against a blue winter backdrop, alongside the official logo of the Polish Olympic Committee.

Postage Stamp : 1988 Olympic Games – Seoul, South Korea
Date of Issue : June 27, 1988
Description : These stamps commemorate the XXIV Olympic Games held in Seoul, South Korea, in 1988. The 25 zł stamp depicts a judo throw, while the 20 zł stamp illustrates a freestyle wrestling match.

Postage Stamp : Flowers & Fruits | Saffron Crocus (Kwiaty i owoce)
Date of Issue : July 06, 2016

Postage Stamp : Flowers & Fruits | Iris (Iris sp.)
Date of Issue : July 22, 2016

Postage Stamp : The 175th Anniversary of the Archaeological Museum in Krakow
Date of Issue : February 18, 2026
Description : This stamp celebrates 175 years of the Archaeological Museum in Kraków (175 Lat Muzeum Archeologicznego w Krakowie). It prominently features a photograph of the Zbruch Idol (Światowid ze Zbrucza), a famous 9th-century Slavic pagan monument that is one of the most prized artifacts in the museum’s collection.

INDONESIA | The 20th Asian International Exhibition – Bangkok 2007

#Covers / Indonesia
June 9, 2026
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Postage Stamp : The 20th Asian International Exhibition – Bangkok 2007
Date of Issue : August 03, 2007
Description : This souvenir sheet commemorates the 20th Asian International Stamp Exhibition hosted in Bangkok, Thailand. The stamps feature vibrant botanical illustrations of native pitcher plants (Nepenthes), celebrating the rich biodiversity of Southeast Asia. The sheet margin also includes the official blue and red exhibition logo alongside a postal mascot—a blue bird carrying a letter.

Postage Stamp : WWF Conservation Series: Rhinoceros | The Sumatran and the Javan Rhinoceros
Date of Issue : October 02, 1996
Description : This se-tenant (joined) block of four is part of the global World Wildlife Fund (WWF) stamp program. It highlights two critically endangered rhinoceros species native to Indonesia. Top Row: Depicts the Sumatran Rhinoceros (Badak Sumatera / Dicerorhinus sumatrensis). Bottom Row: Depicts the Javan Rhinoceros (Badak Jawa / Rhinoceros sondaicus), including a beautiful illustration of a mother and her calf.

CANADA | Native Wildflowers of Canada

#Covers / Canada
May 25, 2026
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Postage Stamp : Total Solar Eclipse (2024)
Date of Issue : March 14, 2024
Description : This stamp commemorates the historic total solar eclipse that crossed North America on April 8, 2024. Designed using a combination of photography and illustration, it depicts the glowing corona of the eclipse set against a darkened sky over the Canadian landscape (specifically highlighting the Hopewell Rocks in New Brunswick). A thin silver line traces the path of totality across the country. Notably, it was printed with a special spot-gloss varnish that glows when exposed to a black light.

Postage Stamp : Native Wildflowers of Canada | Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata)
Date of Issue : March 01, 2024
Description : Part of Canada Post’s popular annual flower series, this stamp features the Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata). The beautiful illustration showcases the plant’s unique whorls of purple-spotted tubular flowers and rings of pale leaf bracts. This native perennial was highlighted by the postal service because it serves as a crucial food source and habitat for essential pollinators like monarch butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Postage Stamp : Eid Festivals (2026)
Date of Issue : March 10, 2026
Description : This stamp was issued to celebrate the Islamic festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha for the year. The 2026 design features a beautiful, intricate Islamic geometric mosaic in striking shades of blue, silver, and white. If you look closely at the outer edges of the central star pattern, the design uniquely integrates stylized Canadian maple leaves into the traditional artwork, serving as a symbol of cultural diversity and inclusivity.

Postmark Date : April 10, 2026
Postmark Location : Saskatoon, SK (Saskatchewan)

CHINA | The 120th Anniversary of China Post

#Covers / 2019 - China & Russia / China
April 22, 2026
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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.

AUSTRIA | Petit Point

Austria / First Day Covers / Global Oddities
March 28, 2026
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Postage Stamp : Petit Point
Date of Issue : September 17, 2010
Description : This is a “Petit Point” stamp, made from actual textile embroidery rather than paper. It features a Rose motif done in the traditional Viennese “Petit Point” style. This technique is incredibly fine, often involving over 1,000 stitches per square inch.

SWITZERLAND | Swiss Wood

First Day Covers / Global Oddities / Switzerland
March 28, 2026
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Postage Stamp : Swiss Wood
Date of Issue : September 07, 2004
Description : This stamp is famously made from 0.7 mm thick Swiss spruce wood. It was the first of its kind in the world. The stamp was issued to celebrate the “Year of the Forest” and to highlight wood as a sustainable Swiss raw material. The circular lines in the design represent the growth rings of a tree, and because it’s made of real wood, every single stamp in the series has a slightly different grain pattern.

AUSTRALIA | Christmas With Love

#Covers / Australia
March 28, 2026
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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.

USA | Muhammad Ali (The Greatest)

#Covers / Boxing / USA
March 24, 2026
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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.

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

TAIWAN | Chinese New Year 2023 – Towards the Year of the Rabbit

#Covers / #Greeting Cards / Taiwan
January 29, 2026
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Postage Stamp : Fruits – Atemoya (Annona × atemoya)
Date of Issue : January 28, 2016

Postage Stamp : Year of the Rabbit 2023
Date of Issue : November 12, 2022

Postage Stamp : Gaomei Lighthouse
Date of Issue : May 23, 2018