Cancelled stamp issue "Europe - 70th anniversary of EUROPA stamp"

Catalogue number: 5496
Issue date: 27-04-2026

In 2026, the EUROPA issue celebrates the 70th anniversary of the first joint EUROPA stamp issue, one of the most important milestones in European philately. The 2026 EUROPA issue was created in close cooperation with PostEurop and features a common graphic design shared by all participating postal administrations.

The stamp depicts the winning graphic design by Klaus Welp from Finland, selected through an international PostEurop competition. The design combines abstract and symbolic elements:

🤝a diagonal dotted line, symbolizing both stamp perforation and the progressive work of PostEurop,

🤝seven dots connected by a straight line, representing seventy years of united effort by European postal operators,

🤝interwoven color gradients and dotted textures, inspired by the colors of European national flags and expressing unity and diversity.

The design reflects the values of peace, cooperation, reliable communication and democratic stability in today’s complex world. The background of the sheet is rendered in cool blue tones with a subtle dotted pattern. At the top appears the inscription: “70 YEARS OF EUROPA POSTAGE STAMPS” The bottom margin features the official EUROPA logo, a barcode and a QR code linking to additional information.

Product Details

Denomination	10,00 PLN
Designer	Joanna Fleszar - Haspert, Klaus Welp
FDC size	162x113
Number of stamps in issue	1
Number of stamps in sheet	12
Paper	Fluorescent
Printing techniques	Offset
Print run	84 000 pcs
Stamp size	43 x 31,25 mm
Year of issue	2026