The Snake is the sixth sign in the Chinese zodiac and it symbolises wisdom, caution and romance. The stamps feature the calligraphic symbol for the Snake and its pictorial derivation.
published January 11th, 2013
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Morocco Post and the Qatar Post (Q.Post) launched a joint issue of a postage stamp illustrating the Falcon in flight and the national flags of the two countries.
published January 8th, 2013
Bernardo Carpio is a legendary figure in Philippine Mythology who is said to be the cause of earthquakes.
published January 6th, 2013
Finnish artist Minna L. Immonen created this year’s Christmas stamp, combining a traditional Christmas motif with typically Åland features.
published January 4th, 2013
published December 30th, 2012
The biggest events in the smallest of formats. It is not just a special way to document unique national events, anniversaries and the birthdays of the most famous Swiss celebrities; it also highlights some of the beauty and tradition of our country.
published December 26th, 2012
On 28 January 2013, UNPA will issue a Chinese lunar calendar personalized stamp sheet celebrating the “Year of the Snake”.
published December 21st, 2012
The 2012 Alderney Christmas stamp issue has a Nativity theme this year. The series which has been beautifully designed by Wendy Bramall features a set of seven intricately illustrated stamps highlighting key moments in the traditional Christmas story.
published December 16th, 2012
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with these dramatic notecards featuring artwork from the Year of the Snake stamps.
published December 15th, 2012
Located in the Indian Ocean some 2,600 kilometres north-west of Perth, Christmas Island is the sole peak of an underwater mountain range to rise above the ocean’s surface. The island was named by Captain William Mynors, who sailed the Royal Mary past it on Christmas Day 1643.
published December 13th, 2012
Latvia Post has been releasing stamps dedicated to Christmas since 1992, and two new additions to the series are made this year.
published December 12th, 2012
