Stamps
Special events
A large number of letters and cards sent privately relate to events such as a birthday, death, birth or wedding. Four new special stamp designs aim to cover as many of these special events as possible.
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Letters still play a very important role in certain events. Who would send a wedding invitation by e-mail or post a death announcement on Instagram? That’s why we’ve aimed to express the feelings and emotions associated with events such as mourning, birth, marriage, birthdays and exam results on the envelope as well as the stamp. Kriens-based designer Uwe Stettler chose traditional designs to hint at the content of the letter enclosed within the envelope.
Marriage
White doves are a symbol of peace, innocence, love and fidelity, which is why they have been chosen to indicate a wedding celebration.
Birth
Toys, picture books and play mats tell letter recipients that a new playmate has entered the world.
Mourning
The umbrella symbolizes compassion for those grieving. Protection from the rain represents the alleviation of suffering.
Congratulations
The cupcake is a contemporary design and the ideal stamp for birthday invites or exam success.
Technical information
Sales
Philately: from 24.2.2022 to 31.3.2023 or while stocks last
Branches: from 3.3.2022 to 31.3.2023 or while stocks last
Validity
Unlimited from 3.3.2022
Printing
Offset, 4-colour; Joh. Enschedé, Haarlem, Netherlands
Sizes
Stamps: 28 × 33 mm
Sheet: 82 × 228 mm (open), 82 × 114 mm (folded)
(5 rows of 2 stamps)
Paper
White stamp paper with optical brightener, self-adhesive, on backing paper, 196 gm²
Perforation
Serpentine cut (4 sides)
Design
Uwe Stettler, Kriens