Stamps
Ice Hockey World Championship 2026
The special stamp to mark the Ice Hockey World Championship 2026 is the first Swiss Post stamp to be issued on transparent lime paper.
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Players from all over the world compete for every inch of ice, while quick changes of direction and hard shots shape the game – the fans’ enthusiasm is immediately palpable. The stamp dedicated to the Ice Hockey World Championship 2026 precisely captures this feeling. Roland Bürge has created the design to ensure that every detail comes to life, even in a small format. It was the first Swiss stamp to be printed on transparent lime paper, imitating the nature, structure and colour of the ice rink. Ice hockey is more than just a game for Switzerland: for over a century, the sport has shaped its national identity. The 2026 World Championship in Switzerland is an opportunity to combine tradition and passion. The stamp will become a tangible part of this event, a small memento of speed, team spirit and the joy of playing.
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Designed on transparent tracing paper
Due to its special manufacturing method, this self-adhesive stamp should be removed carefully from its sheet. The backing paper can then be peeled from the reverse side.
Technical information
Sales
Philately: from 26.2.2026 to 30.4.2027 or while stocks last
Branches: from 5.3.2026 to 30.4.2027 or while stocks last
Validity
Unlimited from 5.3.2026
Printing
Offset, 4-colour; Cartor Security Printers, Meaucé-La Loupe, France
Formats
Stamps: 32.5 × 40 mm
Sheet: 162 × 190 mm
4 rows of 4 stamps
Paper
Transparent stamp paper, with optical brightener, self-adhesive, on backing paper, 196 gm2
Perforation
13 ¼: 13
Design
Roland Bürge, Küssnacht am Rigi