The Office des Timbres has published a book tracing the melodious history of some of the most beautiful pipe organs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with 12 exclusive postage stamps issued since 2006. Each stamp in this special book has been issued in a block of four and presented on a double page with a description of the organ, its stoplist, followed by a description of the specially selected and recorded repertoire.
The exclusivity of this book rests on the alliance between musical works and philately. The stylistic roots of all those instruments extend from baroque to neo-classical, and contemporary concepts. The 12 organs presented in this book were specially selected because of their highly individual character and the exceptional acoustics housing them. The book comes with two compact discs with an overall 131 minutes of music, highlighting the talent of organist Jean-Jacques Kasel.
A true collector’s item, this exceptional book dedicated to the great pipe organs of the Grand Duchy will thrill philatelists as well as music lovers who wish to be carried away by these melodies and sound colours , as to be left on a voyage of the senses.

Source: WOPA Stamps

published February 11th, 2015

A new ATM stamp, displaying the coat of arms of the Grand Duchy and the POST Luxembourg colours, symbolises both the 200th anniversary of the creation and the 175th anniversary of the independence of the Grand Duchy.

The stamp will be put on sale as part of the stamp issue of 2 December 2014.

The ATM stamps can be purchased at the 12 Selfpost automatic distributors currently installed and their value is only established upon purchase; the customer selects the amount.

Source: WOPA Stamps

published December 3rd, 2014

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Following on from the series dedicated to church organs and professions of days gone by, POST Philately has launched a new charity series. Over four years, this series will showcase 16 classic cars which are registered in Luxembourg and motor across Europe to participate in events promoting classic cars. The stamps have been produced in cooperation with the “Veteran and Vintage Car Club of Luxembourg asbl”. (read more)

published December 2nd, 2014

When, on 2 August 1914 World War One broke out in Europe, Luxembourg – which had previously remained neutral – became one of the fi rst victims of German military might. Although they had now occupied the territory, the invaders never interfered in the country‘s internal aff airs. (read more)

published October 3rd, 2014

Legume €0.85, Legume €1.00, Legume €1.10

With 1,300 identified species of vascular plants in the country, Luxembourg is, despite its small size, the keeper of an astonishing biodiversity. In accordance with the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, it’s goal is to stop the loss of endangered species. (read more)

published September 28th, 2014

published September 23rd, 2014

The 2014 European elections will take place between the 22 and 25 May. In the 28 member states, 751 representatives of the European Parliment in Strasbourg will be elected. The representatives are assembled according to the different transnational political groups. (read more)

published June 6th, 2014

The Luxembourg Europa Stamps Consists of two stamps.(0.60 & 0.85 €) A group of musicians, all dressed in the peasant period costume, play “Hämmelsmarsch” on traditional instruments. (read more)

published May 22nd, 2014

The Moselle Commission is a public intergovernmental institution based in Trier. Its legal basis is the Convention on the Canalisation of the Moselle (Moselle Convention), signed in 1956 by Germany, France and Luxembourg. (read more)

published May 14th, 2014

Following the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, the COL (Luxembourg Olympic Circle) organised a round table aimed at promoting sport in schools. Ady Pierrard, a teacher in the city of Luxembourg, had the idea of organising extracurricular sports in our schools, following the example of USEP, similar organisation in France and LASEL existing in Luxembourg’s secondary schools. (read more)

published April 24th, 2014