MaltaPost will issue a special commemorative EUROPA stamp on 9 May 2026 to mark the 70th anniversary of PostEurop, the association representing Europe's public postal operators. EUROPA stamps are widely recognised as symbols of European unity, highlighting the continent's shared cultural heritage, history, and values. Highly regarded among collectors worldwide, these stamps promote awareness of Europe's common roots and its ongoing commitment to cooperation and integration.

To celebrate this milestone anniversary, PostEurop organised a Europe-wide design competition inviting postal operators to submit proposals for a unified commemorative stamp to be issued jointly across member countries. The winning design was submitted by Post Finland and created by internationally renowned artist Klaus Welp.

Welp's design reflects the contemporary global context, emphasising the importance of peace, solidarity, and dependable communication systems. It conveys the idea that well-functioning postal services play a vital role in supporting democratic societies and fostering trust and security among citizens.

The design features a range of symbolic elements: a diagonally ascending dotted line representing both the perforations of a stamp and the progressive development of European postal cooperation; seven aligned dots signifying seventy years of collaboration among European postal operators; and a dynamic background composed of blended colours inspired by European flags, symbolising unity in diversity.

MaltaPost's commemorative issue incorporates the official EUROPA design and carries a denomination of €2.00. It consist of 22,000 stamps, issued in sheets of 11 stamps, with each stamp measuring 31mm x 44mm, with a comb perforation of 14.2 x 14.1, and bearing the Maltese Cross watermark. The sheets measure 150mm x 160mm and were produced by Printed Ltd. In the offset printing process. This new issue will be available from all Post Offices in Malta and Gozo. Orders may be placed online at www.maltaphilately.com; or by mail from the Philatelic Bureau, MaltaPost plc, 305, Triq Ħal Qormi, Marsa, MTP 1001; by telephone 2596 1740; or via email info@maltaphilately.com

MaltaPost toħroġ bolla speċjali biex tfakkar 70 sena ta' PostEurop

MaltaPost se toħroġ bolla speċjali, "EUROPA 2026", fid-9 ta' Mejju 2026, biex tfakkar is-70 anniversarju ta' PostEurop, l-għaqda li tirrappreżenta l-operaturi postali fl-Ewropa.

Il-bolli "EUROPA" huma magħrufa madwar id-dinja u jissimbolizzaw l-għaqda Ewropea. Dawn juru l-kultura, l-istorja u l-valuri komuni tal-pajjiżi Ewropej u huma apprezzati ħafna mill-kollezzjonisti.

Għal din l-okkażjoni speċjali, PostEurop organizzat kompetizzjoni madwar l-Ewropa biex jintgħażel disinn wieħed komuni. Id-disinn rebbieħ ġie sottomess minn Post Finland u nħoloq mill-artist magħruf Klaus Welp.

Id-disinn jirrifletti d-dinja tal-lum u jenfasizza l-importanza tal-paċi, is-solidarjetà u is-sistemi ta' komunikazzjoni Ewropej. Juri kif is-servizzi postali huma importanti biex isaħħu s-soċjetà demokratika u jibnu fiduċja bejn il-popli.

Il-bolla l-ġdida ta' MaltaPost għandha valur ta' €2.00, u b'kollox se jinħarġu 22,000 bolla. Dawn jiġu f'folji ta' 11-il bolla kull waħda. Kull bolla għandha daqs ta' 31mm b'44mm, b'perforazzjoni ta' 14.2 x 14.1 u għandha watermark tas-Salib ta' Malta. Il-folji għandhom daqs ta' 150mm b'160mm u ġew stampati minn Printed Ltd. bl-użu tal-proċess tal-istampar offset.

Din il-bolla se jkun għall-bejgħ mill-Fergħat tal-Posta madwar Malta u Għawdex. L-ordnijiet jistgħu jsiru online fuq www.maltaphilately.com, jew bil-posta mill-Philatelic Bureau, MaltaPost plc, Triq Ħal Qormi, Marsa, MTP 1001; bit-telefon fuq 2596 1740; jew bl-email fuq info@maltaphilately.com

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