Fauna(Goats) Stamps from ARUBA

Stamp Name-Fauna' series(GOATS)

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The Postal Service of Aruba has issued a new set of stamps in its 'Fauna' series. The stamps feature goats, one of the oldest domesticated species.

Farmers began keeping goats primarily for their milk and meat, but also for their dung, which was used as fuel, and their bones, hair, and sinew that were used for clothing, building, and tools. Historically, goat hide has been used to make water and wine bottles for traveling and for transporting wine to market. It has also been used to produce parchment.

Life expectancy for goats is between 15 and 18 years. A rare instance of a goat reaching the age of 24 has been reported.

10 Years of the Euro stamp from LUXEMBOURG

Stamp Name:10 Years of the Eur.

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Luxembourg has issued a stamp to commemorate the anniversary of European currency - Euro.

Euro banknotes and coins were put into circulation on 1 January 2002 and have become the legal currency in countries of the euro zone, presently numbering 17.

The European Monetary Institute, the predecessor of the ECB (European Central Bank), launched a graphics contest in February 1996. The proposals submitted were evaluated by a jury of independent experts in marketing, style and art history and were the subject of a market survey. Based on the results, the Council of the Monetary Institute chose the winning proposal in December 1996, a series of graphics based on the theme "Eras and styles in Europe" presented by Robert Kalina, a graphic artist at the Austrian National Bank in Vienna.

Unlike the euro banknotes, which are identical in every country of the euro zone, the coins have a "European" and a "national" side. They bear the symbols of the participating countries and represent the unity of the EU. It was Luc Luycx, of the Monnaie Royale de Belgique, who won the European contest organized to select the graphical elements for the European sides, which also indicate the value of the coin.

Waterbirds stamps from Australia

Stamp Name:Waterbirds

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Australia Post features Australian waterbirds on a new stamp issue illustrated by renowned wildlife artist Christopher Pope.

The issue comprises two domestic rate (60c) stamps, depicting the Radjah Shelduck and the Pink-eared Duck, and two international rate stamps ($1.65 and $2.35) featuring the Australian Shelduck and the Plumed Whistling-Duck.

These beautiful stamp illustrations are by Christopher Pope, who acquired his love of wildlife while growing up in regional South Australian towns. The stamp issue is his fourth commission by Australia Post, having previously illustrated the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Visiting Birds (2008), Songbirds (2009) and Australian Kingfishers (2010) stamp issues.(Source-Int.Stamp News)

Definitive Issue - Additional Values from MALTA

Stamp Name: Definitive Issue - Additional Values.
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Malta Post has issued a philatelic set of two stamps which add to the Definitive set that was originally issued on 29 December 2009.
The set depicts a gold coin (Byzantine Period) and the George Cross Medal (British Period). As well as having different background colours, the two stamps bear additional values to reflect the increased postage tariff that was introduced on 29 July 2011. 500,000 stamps carry a face value of ˆ0.20 while 40,000 stamps carry a face value of ˆ0.69.

150 Years of Constitution and parliament - stamps from Liechtenstein

Stamp Name:150 Years of Constitution and parliament

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In 2012 Liechtenstein celebrates 150 years of Constitution and Parliament. When in 1860 the Age of Absolutism came to an end in Austria, the path was open to wide ranging constitutional reform in the Principality of Liechtenstein too. While the Constitution signed by Prince Johann II on 26 September 1862 upheld the old monarchical principle, the Regent was bound by a written Constitution and could rule with only qualified freedom of action. The ceremonial opening of the first Parliament eventually took place on 29 December 1862.

Each of the two stamps designed by the graphic artist Cornelia Eberle is based on two elements. These are firstly the Vereinsthaler ("union thaler") introduced in Liechtenstein in 1862, and secondly the first page of the Constitutional Charter signed by Prince Johann II (face value CHF 1.00) relating to the authorisation of Governor Karl Haus von Hausen by Prince Johann II to formally open Parliament (face value CHF 1.40). The Vereinsthaler was a silver coin common to the member states of the German Customs Union, to which Liechtenstein too belonged. It was the official currency from 1857 to 1907. One could describe it today as a kind of forerunner of the EURO.(Source-Int Stamp News)

State Awards of the Russian Federation on stamps

Stamp Name:State Awards of the Russian Federation.
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The Russian Post has launched a set of three stamps dedicated to the must honorable state awards of the Russian Federation: Order of St. George, Order "Of Merit" and "Golden Star" Medal.

The stamps feature the badge and the star of the Order of St. George I degree, the badge and the star of the Order "Of Merit" I degree and the "Golden Star" Medal.(Source-Stamp News)

Mourning stamp from GERMANY

Stamp Name:Mourning.

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The German Post has issued a special stamp which should be sent to express mourning.
There are occasions in life when the written lines in a personal letter are more important and appropriate than an e-mail or SMS. Whether it's wedding, christening or funeral, a letter is often very helpful in showing sympathy to the affected people. The bereavement is also a special event. Therefore, the German Federal Ministry of Finance this year issued a funeral stamp. The grief stamp can be used by those who want to express their personal condolences. The stamp illustrates a landscape at dusk. The setting of the sun is a sign of mortality and a symbolic of mourning and solidarity with the affected people.(Source-Stamp News)

Mascots of the XXII Winter Olympics and XI Winter Paralympics 2014 in Sochi from Russia

Stamp Name:Mascots of the XXII Winter Olympics and XI Winter Paralympics 2014 in Sochi

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The Russian Post has issued stamp blocks dedicated to the mascots of the coming Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi, in 2014. They depict Leopard, Polar Bear and Hare and talismans of the XI Winter Paralympic Games - Snowflake and Ray of Light.
 The 2014 Winter Olympics, officially the XXII Olympic Winter Games, or the 22nd Winter Olympics, is a major international multi-sport event scheduled to be celebrated from 7 to 23 February 2014, in Sochi, the Russian Federation with some events held in the resort town of Krasnaya Polyana. Both the Olympic and Paralympic Games are being organized by the Sochi Organizing Committee (SOOC). The 2014 Winter Olympics are the first Winter Olympics (and first Olympics altogether) for the Russian Federation, as the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow were in the former Soviet Union.

Valentine’s Day Souvenir Sheet(Rose) FDC from TAIWAN

FDC Name:Valentine’s Day(Rose-souvenir sheet & stamps)
Issue Date:1oth FEB'2012

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Valentine’s Day on February 14 is a much-celebrated holiday among young people. To encourage people to express their love through letters, Chunghwa Post has issued another set of two stamps and a souvenir sheet (Issue of 2012) with roses as motifs. The designs follow:
1. NT$12 stamp: A pink rose symbolizes first love and courting, as well as friendliness and a graceful upbringing. This stamp features a pink rose in full bloom to convey unrestrained passion.
2. NT$25 stamp: An orange rose bud reveals the reticence of first love. The vignette of this stamp brings warmth and joy to one’s heart.
3. Souvenir sheet: Within the heart-shaped stamp are two pale orange roses which signify mutual love and affection. The pink background along with the wordings “Happy Valentine’s Day” offers blessings to all of the world’s lovers.

The two stamps are designed as a se-tenant gutter pair. Embossing and spot varnish techniques are employed in printing. The gutter, featuring two hearts shot through with Cupid’s arrow, symbolizes mutual love. A six-color tag with another two additional marks indicating embossing and varnishing effects are printed on marginal inscription. The souvenir sheet is printed in scented ink—a first for Chunghwa Post. 

Remark:Thanks Chen for sending such lovely two FDC on the issue date by registered post.This is the 1st scented souvenir sheet stamp form TAIWAN.The aroma is great.The local rose special postmark design is good.

Disney stamps from JAPAN

Stamp Name:Disney stamps

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The Japan Post has issued two stamp sheets featuring the popular Disney characters.

The "Mickey and Minnie" 50 yen stamp sheet illustrates Mickey Mouse and his girlfriend Minnie. The other 80 yen stamp sheet has adopted the popular characters of Disney: Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Pluto in addition to Mickey and Minnie.

Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters 2012 stamp from MONACO

Stamp Name:Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters 2012

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The Monaco Post has issued a stamp commemorating the upcoming Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters tennis tournament. From 14 to 22 April 2012, the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters will host the elite of world tennis. Last year, during the tournament 2011 the tennis star Rafael Nadal achieved a feat by winning his seventh consecutive victory, while the tournament registered a record attendance of 125,000 spectators.(Source-Stamp News)

Architecture of Belarus-The St. Sophia cathedral postage Stamps

Stamp Name:Architecture of Belarus.

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Belarus has issued a souvenir sheet entitled "Architecture of Belarus. Orthodox churches". The stamps feature St. Sophia cathedral in Polotsk.

The St. Sophia cathedral in Polotsk is the most ancient Christian shrine in Belarus. It was built in the 11th century as a symbol of equality with Constantinople and rivalry with Kiev and Novgorod having the same cathedrals.

Now the cathedral has an organ concert hall and a museum of architectural history of the St. Sophia cathedral exposing the fragments of masonry of the 11th century, the ancient foundation and frescoes of the late 11th century.

The St. Sophia cathedral in Polotsk is among the candidates for inclusion into the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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Sea Anemones stamps from FAROE ISLANDS

Stamp Name:Sea Anemones stamps from Faroe Islands.

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The Faeroese Post has issued a series of stamps dedicated to sea anemones also called flowers of the sea for their beauty.
Sea anemones are found in all oceans and at all depths, from just below the water surface to depths of more than 10,000 metres.
Both the great auk and the Dimun sheep were common in the Faroe Islands during the viking age, but are now extinct. The last great auk was taken in the Faroe Islands in July 1808, and the last Dimun Sheep was shot around 1860.

Animals of the Viking Age on stamps from Faeroe Islands

Stamp Name:Animals of the Viking Age

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The Faeroese Post has issued a set of stamps featuring animals of the Viking Age - the Great Auk and the Dimun Sheep.

The Great Auk was a bird of the genus Alca and lived in the North Atlantic. The Great Auk was the large bird which could grow up to 70 cm in height. Some of the other Alca birds had bright or whitish abdomens and dark-black backs, with a characteristic white spot on each side of the head, between the eyes and eye socket. They were flightless birds, with wings that were as small as the South Atlantic penguin. It was fast in the water when hunting fish but very clumsy on land.

The bird's fate was sealed because it was easy to hunt and butcher. The Great Auk is an example of a bird that was hunted to extinction purely because of a lack of knowledge about its population distribution.

The Great Auk was a summer visitor to the Faroe Islands but there was never any evidence that it bred there. The last bird was taken at Stora Dimun on 1 July 1808.

The Dimun sheep were small black sheep and were called the goat-horned sheep, because both sexes have horns. Woollen garments recovered from Bronze Age burial sites have the same kind of wool and structure that is found on the Dimun sheep, so even at this early stage, wool from these sheep was being used.

The Dimun sheep were among the last of the original sheep in the Faroe Islands, and were perhaps brought by the Vikings. The Vikings brought their own sheep to Iceland and Greenland and almost certainly when they came to the Faroe Islands. These little black sheep were wiped out by hunting by 1860.(Source-Stamp News)