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Animal symbolism

Stubborn as a donkey, cunning as a fox, busy as a bee: the list could go on and on. The many turns of phrase relating to animals alone show just how deeply their symbolism is rooted in society.

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Scan the stamp with the Post-App to find out more about the symbolism of animals in the memo game.

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Each of the four native animals on the new stamp designs are also attributed a special meaning: the long-eared owl sitting in a sweet chestnut tree represents intelligence, wisdom and intuition. The dragonfly amidst yellow irises symbolizes renewal, adaptation and fortune. Similarly, the seven-spot ladybird also stands for luck and hope. Meanwhile, the red squirrel in the oak tree is said to bring foresight, speed and agility.  


Sheets of 10 stamps for each motif

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“Animal symbolism” event

An event full of surprises awaits you at the Lausanne 1 Dépôt branch, Avenue de la Gare 43B, 1003 Lausanne on 7 September 2024.

 

Programme

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Special cancellation at the stamp counter1

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Wheel of fortune with great prizes
  • Photo booth incl. postcard printing
  • Sale of stamps and philatelic products

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

  • Signing session with Lisa Voisard, stamp designer

1 ↑On 7 September 2024, Swiss Post will be offering the depicted special cancellation at the Lausanne 1 Dépôt branch during the branch opening hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individual documents can also be sent to the following address by 7 October 2024: Post CH Network Ltd, Cancellation Service, “– Special cancellation – Animals24  ”, Werkstrasse 41, 3250 Lyss.

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Technical information

Sales

Philately: from 29.8.2024 to 30.9.2025 or while stocks last
Branches: from 5.9.2024 to 30.9.2025 or while stocks last

Validity

Unlimited from 5.9.2024

Printing

Offset, 5-colour, Joh. Enschedé, Haarlem, Netherlands

Formats

CHF 1.00 Owl / CHF 1.20 Squirrel
Stamps: 28 × 33 mm
Sheet: 82 × 228 mm (open), 82 × 114 mm (folded), 5 rows of 2 stamps

CHF 1.00 Dragonfly / CHF 1.20 Ladybird
Stamps: 33 × 38 mm
Sheet: 82 × 198 mm (open), 82 × 99 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

Lisa Voisard, Lausanne