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175 years Swiss Post

Two stamps celebrate Swiss Post’s 175th anniversary.

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Stamps 175 years Swiss Post

From coaches to e-mobility and from “little yellow books” to e-banking. Since it was founded in 1849, Swiss Post has contributed to a dynamic Switzerland, adapting to society’s changing needs. But how does the general public see Swiss Post today? Young people, for example? In conjunction with the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Design, Film and Art, Swiss Post launched a competition that challenged students studying towards a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design. Swiss Post’s aim was to pique young people’s interest in the Swiss Post of today and have them share their thoughts on the subject.

The jury selected Svenja Kolly’s and Mia Gujer’s designs from among the entries submitted. The result is two interrelated stamp designs that symbolize Swiss Post’s connecting and networking role.

175 years Swiss Post anniversary stamps travelling exhibition

The competition gave rise to 23 different designs that show how young people see Swiss Post today. All entries, including the original stamps, will be presented in a travelling exhibition at Swiss Post branches.

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Sheet 175 years Swiss Post
Sheet of 15 stamps
Maximum card 175 years Swiss Post
Maximum card

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Visual distinction for 175 years of Swiss Post

Jubilee programme

Discover our wide-ranging jubilee programme. Special guided tours of the Museum of Communication in Berne, Post Office treasure hunts and a variety of experiences in your region await you.

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FDC 175 years Swiss Post

Technical information

Sales

Philately: from 21.3.2024 to 30.6.2025 or while stocks last

Branches: from 21.3.2024 to 30.6.2025 or while stocks last

Validity

Unlimited from 21.3.2024

Printing

Offset, 4-colour + embossed printing + gloss finish; Gutenberg AG, Schaan, Principality of Liechtenstein

Formats

Stamps: 33 × 33 mm

Sheet: 162 × 162 mm (3 rows of 4 stamps, 1 row of 3 stamps)

Paper

White stamp paper, with optical brightener, matt gummed, 110 gm2

Perforation

13 ½ : 13 ¼

Design

HSLU, Mia Gujer, Wettingen and Svenja Kolly, Ehrendingen

Font

Movement by NM type