More than 200 years after his birth, Hans christian Andersen remains one of the most famous Danes in history. His tales are read by people all over the world, not least in China, Japan and the US where he seems to be particularly popular.
published July 7th, 2012
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“That sandwiched aren’t food, and love isn’t hate, that’s all I know for now about sandwiches and love”.
So wrote Danish poet Johan Herman Welsh on the occasion of a social gathering in the 10770’s at which only open sandsiches were served. At that time Danes ate two hot meals a day and sandwiches were regarded as something of a last resort. Bread slices with fat or butter and maybe a little salami were certainly not seen as high style.
published June 11th, 2012
Two stamps on the theme “Life at sea” are being issued in the pan-nordic series “nordic Coastlines.” the motifs are based on photographs taken by steen Larsen. the stamps are designed by post Danmark stamps and produced in offset.
published April 5th, 2012
The theme for this year’s Europa stamp is ”Visit Denmark”. Casper sejersen took the photograph on which the motif is based. the stamp is designed by post Danmark and produced in offset. The stamp depicts Pierrot pedalling away on his “Christiania bike” in the middle of rush hour, with Harlequin sitting in the box at the front.
published April 4th, 2012
Post Denmark and China post are each issuing two stamps on the theme of astronomy. They feature motifs of medieval astronomers’ equipment. Jointly designed by post Danmark and China post, the stamps are engraved by martin mörck and printed in intaglio and offset.
Technical Details
Issue Date: 04.01.2012
Designer: Post Denmark and China Post
Illustrator: Martin Mörck
Printer: Intaglio/offset
Process: Intaglio/offset
Size: 33 x 33 mm
Values: 6.00 DKK, 6.00 DKK
Source: WOPA
published January 8th, 2012
The NORDIA stamp exhibition, which is hosted in turn by the nordic countries, will be held in the roskilde Convention Centre, 2-4 november 2012. NORDIA 2012 is being organised by Copenhagen philatelist Club, which celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2012, the Danish philatelic Federation and post Danmark. the theme for NORDIA 2012 is bridges. the stamps, which feature motifs of the Queen alexandrine Bridge and the Farø Bridges, are designed by Bertil skov Jørgensen and Jens Lindhe, based on photographs by Lindhe and printed in offset.
This issue can be viewed and purchased through WOPA, under 2012 stamp issues, NORDIA 2012
Technical Details
Issue Date: 04.01.2012
Designer: Bertil skov Jørgensen and Jens Lindhe
Printer: Offset
Process: Offset
Size: 29 x 39 mm
Values: 6.00 DKK, 8.00 DKK
Source: WOPA
published January 6th, 2012
The UCI Road World Championships 2011 are being held in Denmark.
Denmark is hosting the world championships in road cycling for the first time in 55 years. To mark the occasion, a stamp has being issued featuring a rider wearing the famous multi-coloured world champion’s jersey. The stamp was designed by the graphic artist Leo Scherfig.
published October 3rd, 2011
Support a good cause – put the self-adhesive stamp for the Danish Rheumatism Association (5.50 + 0.50 DKK, 8.00 + 0.50 DKK) on your letters.
The charity stamp supports the work of the Danish Rheumatism Association, which has been working since 1936 to secure a better quality of life for people with arthritis, and raises funds for research into rheumatic diseases. The DKK 0.50 surcharge per stamp sold will go to support the work of the association, and will benefit the many people affected by rheumatic diseases.
These stamps can be viewed and purchased through WOPA, under 2011 Stamp Issues, Danish Rheumatism Association
Technical Details
Issue Date: 09.03.2011
Designer: Post Danmark Stamps
Printer: Offset
Process: Offset
Colours: 4-colour offset
Size: 29 x 39 mm.
Values: 6,00 DKK, 8,50 DKK
Source: www.wopa-stamps.com
published June 30th, 2011
The World Online Philatelic Agency “WOPA” has had the latest addition to their state of the art website. Denmark stamps are now available at FACE VALUE from their site.
WOPA is the only site worldwide where collectors can purchase stamps and collectibles from a choice of countries in one website, with one payment, paying the FACE VALUE of stamps or collectibles.The WOPA website has been designed to be user-friendly, informative and enjoyable. Above all, the aim is to offer stamp collectors a pleasant online experience.
published June 24th, 2011
Self-adhesive stamp with a motif drawn from Denmark’s marvellous camping life.
The stamps in the ‘Camping Life’ series in the values DKK 6.00 and DKK 8.00 are the result of a competition among students at the Danish Design School. Thirty-five students each submitted two stamp designs. A unanimous jury chose Marie Sølyst’s designs as the winners, because they are simultaneously “retro” and modern, and possess a gentle humour that pleases the viewer.
(read more)published April 27th, 2011