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POLAND | Chinese New Year – Year of the Tiger 2022

Chinese New Year - Year of the Tiger 2022

Postage Stamp : Poland – See More
Date of Issue : June 05, 2023
Description :

  • Left Stamp – The Crooked Forest (Krzywy Las): This stamp depicts the famous grove of oddly-shaped pine trees located near Gryfino in West Pomerania. The trees all sharply curve northward just above ground level before growing straight up, a natural mystery that remains a popular tourist destination.
  • Right Stamp – The San River (San – widok na pasmo Otrytu): This design features a scenic autumnal view of the San River winding beneath the Otryt mountain range in the Bieszczady region.

Postage Stamp : Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Tiger (Rok Tygrysa)
Date of Issue : February 01, 2022
Description : This festive stamp honors the Lunar New Year. Set against a traditional rich red and gold pattern backdrop, it features a highly detailed artistic portrait of a tiger’s head. The text reads “Chińskie znaki zodiaku” (Chinese Zodiac) along the top arc and “Rok tygrysa” (Year of the Tiger) in stylized script next to the tiger.

#781 – GIBRALTAR

2013 Gibraltar - The 54th Member of UEFA

Postage Stamp : Old Gibraltar Views IV – Waterport Wharf
Date of Issue : March 20, 2014
Description : This stamp is part of the fourth series of “Old Gibraltar Views.” It features a vintage postcard illustration of Waterport Wharf, showing traditional sailing ships and the iconic Rock of Gibraltar in the background. The image is sourced from the Gil Podesta Postcard Collection.

Postage Stamp : Birds of the Rock – Little Owl (Athene noctua)
Date of Issue : April 16, 2012
Description : This stamp depicts the Little Owl (Athene noctua), a species that breeds on the cliffs around Gibraltar, specifically in areas like Europa Point. It is part of a series highlighting the diverse birdlife (Strigiformes) found on the Rock.

Postage Stamp : Gibraltar – The 54th Member of UEFA
Date of Issue : June 01, 2013
Description : This stamp commemorates a historic moment in Gibraltar’s sporting history: the Gibraltar Football Association (GFA) being admitted as the 54th full member of UEFA on May 24, 2013. It prominently features the GFA crest (which includes the Castle and Key of Gibraltar) against a red background.