Lithuania (Lietuva) - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

Lithuania or Lietuva issued a simple yet elegant postage stamp to celebrate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024. The stamp depicts the official logo for the UPU150 campaign by the UPU. 

Lithuania Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The denomination of the Lithuania UPU stamp is 1.7 Euros.

Lithuania Stamp FDC on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The 2024 FDC from Lithuania also matches the theme of the stamp in its colour combination and design.

 Lithuania Postcard on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

In collaboration with Postcrossing, Lithuanian Post has also issued an official postcard for "150 Years of UPU" celebration.

Do you like the design of Lithuania UPU 2024 Stamp, issued for 150 Years of UPU in 2024?

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Georgia - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

Georgia has realeased a beautiful postage stamp to honour 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024. The stamp features the official UPU150 logo and the border in similar colours. 

 Georgia Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The Georgia UPU150 stamp has been issued in sheetlets of 8 stamps only.

Georgia Stamp Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Do you like the design of Vietnam Stamp and sheetlet for 150 Years of UPU issued in 2024?

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Togo - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

Togo has used a different mythodology while issuing stamps for 150 Years of UPU in 2024. 

While Togo Republic, joined 7 other African countries to issue a same-design stamp, it also issued a different stamp at its own.

The first stamp in this blogpost was issued by Republic of Togo, along with 7 other nations including Burundi, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Liberia and Sierra Leone to issue similar design postage stamps to commemorate "150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU)" on 9 October 2024. The stamps depict same design with different country flags.

Togo Stamp #1 on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The stamp from Togo Republic, issued for 150 Years of UPU, is of a denomination of 500 Togo Francs.

This stamp is issued in sheetlets of 8 stamps each.

Togo Stamp Sheet #1 on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The second stamp issued by Togo shows a different design. It includes the UPU150 logo, map and flag of Togo as well as the logo of La Poste. The denomination of the 2nd Togo stamp is only 200 Togo Francs.

Togo Stamp #2 on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The 2nd Togo stamp has been issued in sheetlets of 10 stamps each.

Togo Stamp Sheet #2 on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Togo Republic stamp for UPU150 is also issued in a souvenir sheet with a single stamp, showing the denomination of 3,600 Togo Francs.

Togo Souvenir Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Some critics claim that the UPU stamps from these 8 African nations including Burundi, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Togo, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea Republic have been printed by a company in Europe and have been printed only to rip off the pockets of the collectors and these do not have any philatelic value? What do you think?

Do you like the design of Togo Postage Stamps for 150 Years of UPU in 2024?

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Guinee Republic - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

Republic of Guinee, joined 7 other African countries to include Burundi, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Togo to issue similar design postage stamps to commemorate "150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU)" on 9 October 2024. The stamps depict same design with different country flags.

Guinee Republic Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The UPU 2024 stamp from Republic of Guinee issued for 150 Years of UPU is of a denomination of 7000 Guineean Francs.

Guinee Republic Stamp Souvenir Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Republic of Guinee stamp for UPU150 is also issued in a souvenir sheet with a single stamp, showing the denomination of 52000 Guineean Francs.

Guinee Republic Stamp Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

UPU 2024 stamp from Republic of Guinee has been issued in sheetlets of 8 stamps each, with a beautiful printed border in matching design.

Some philatelists believe that the UPU stamps from these 8 African nations including Burundi, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Togo, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea Republic have been printed by a company in Europe and have been printed only to rip off the pockets of the collectors and these do not have any philatelic value? What do you think?

Do you like the design of Republic of Guinee Postage Stamp for 150 Years of UPU in 2024?

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France - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

France has played a naughty trick on the collectors, when it came to issuing a stamp on "150 Years of UPU" in 2024.

Instead of issuing a dedicated postage stamp to commemorate "150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU)", on 14 October 2024, France printed the official UPU150 logo on a souvenir sheet already planned to be issued in the series "European Capitals" for Berne.

France Souvenir Sheet with UPU150 Logo - 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Thus without putting any extra effort, France managed to print a high-value souvenir sheet in the highly collectible theme of "150 Years of UPU Stamps". The face value of the French UPU150 Souvenir Sheet is 7.84 Euros.
The France UPU150 souvenir sheet from France contains 4 stamps of 1.96 Euros each.

Bern is also the headquarters of international organizations such as the Universal Postal Union (UPU), symbolized by the statue of the French sculptor René de Saint-Marceaux. For 150 years, with its 192 member countries, the UPU has brought together the world's postal players to provide a universal network of cutting-edge products and services.

France Souvenir Sheet with Logo - 150 Years of UPU - 2024

What are your thoughts about this clever tactics used by French Post? Is it intended to gain maximum revenue on a popular issue like "150 Years of UPU" in 2024?

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Liberia - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

Another country in the list of UPU150 stamps.

Liberia, joined a total of 8 African countries to include Burundi, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Togo to issue similar design postage stamps to commemorate "150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU)" on 9 October 2024. The Liberia stamp depicts same design with Liberian flag.

Liberia Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The stamp from Liberia issued for 150 Years of UPU is of a denomination of 150 Liberian Dollars.

Liberia Stamp Souvenir Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Liberia stamp for UPU150 is also issued in a souvenir sheet with a single stamp, showing the denomination of 1200 LIberian Dollars.

Liberia Stamp Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

150 Years of UPU stamp from Liberia has been issued in sheetlets of 8 stamps each, with a beautiful printed border in matching design.

Liberia Postcards on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

An official UPU150 postcard has also been issued by Liberia, which can be used by stamps of both denomination. 

Some critics claim that the #UPU150 stamps from these 8 African nations including Burundi, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Togo, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea Republic have been printed by a company in Europe and have been printed only to rip off the pockets of the collectors and these do not have any philatelic value? What do you think?

Do you like the design of Liberia Postage Stamp released for 150 Years of UPU in 2024?

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Sierra Leone - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

Sierra Leone, joined 7 other African countries to include Burundi, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Liberia and Togo to issue similar design postage stamps to commemorate "150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU)" on 9 October 2024. The Sierra Leone stamp features the Sierra Leone in right-bottom corner of the stamp.

The stamp from Sierra Leone issued for 150 Years of UPU is of a denomination of 16 Le.

 Sierra Leone Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Sierra Leone stamp for UPU150 is also issued in a souvenir sheet with a single stamp, showing the denomination of 135 Le.

Sierra Leone Souvenir Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

UPU stamp from Sierra Leone has been issued in sheetlets of 8 stamps each, with a beautiful printed border in matching design.

Sierra Leone Stamp Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Some critics claim that the "150 Years of UPU" stamps from these 8 African nations including Burundi, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Togo, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea Republic have been printed by a company in Europe and have been printed only to rip off the pockets of the collectors and these do not have any philatelic value? What do you think?

Do you like the design of Sierra Leone Postage Stamp for 150 Years of UPU in 2024?

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Guinea Bissau - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

Guinea Bissau, joined 7 other African countries to include Burundi, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Guinea Republic, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Togo to issue similar design postage stamps to commemorate "150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU)" on 9 October 2024. The stamps depict same design with different country flags.

Guinea Bissau Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The stamp from Guinea Bissau issued for 150 Years of UPU is of a denomination of 500 FCFA.

Guinea Bissau Souvenir Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Guinea Bissau stamp for UPU150 is also issued in a souvenir sheet with a single stamp, showing the denomination of 3600 FCFA.

Guinea Bissau Stamp Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

UPU150 stamp from Guinea Bissau has been printed in sheetlets of 8 stamps each, with a beautiful printed border in matching design.

Some collectors believe that the UPU150 stamps from these 8 African nations including Burundi, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Togo, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea Republic have been printed by a company in Europe and have been printed only to rip off the pockets of the collectors and these do not have any philatelic value? What do you think?

Do you like the design of Guinea Bissau Postage Stamp for 150 Years of UPU?

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Djibouti - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

Djibouti, was one of 8 African countries that issued UPU150 stamps together. Other 7 countries include Burundi, Central African Republic, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Togo to issue similar design postage stamps to celebrate "150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU)" on World Post Day (9 October 2024). Djibouti UPU150 stamp show same design with Djibouti flag on it.

 Djibouti Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The Djibouti stamp issued for 150 Years of UPU is of a denomination of 150 Djibouti Francs.

Djibouti Stamp Souvenir Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Djibouti stamp released for UPU150 is also issued in a souvenir sheet with a single stamp, showing the denomination of 1100 Djibouti Francs.

Djibouti Stamp Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

UPU stamp from Djibouti has been issued in sheetlets of 8 stamps each, with a beautiful printed border in matching design.

Some critics claim that the UPU stamps from these 8 African nations including Burundi, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Togo have been printed by a company in Europe and have been printed only to empty the pockets of the collectors and these do not have any philatelic value? What do you think?

Do you like the design of Djibouti Postage Stamp for 150 Years of UPU in 2024?

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If you want to see the complete list of countries that have issued postage stamps to celebrate 150th Anniversary of UPU, please click here: 150 Years of UPU - All Stamps Issued

Central African Republic - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

Central African Republic, joined 7 other African countries to include Burundi, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Togo, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea Republic to issue similar design postage stamps to commemorate "150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU)" on 9 October 2024. The stamps depict same design with different country flags.

Central African Republic Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The stamp from Central African Republic issued for 150 Years of UPU is of a denomination of 500 Central African Francs.

Central African Republic Souvenir Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Central African Republic stamp for UPU150 is also issued in a souvenir sheet with a single stamp, showing the denomination of 3600 Central African Francs.

Central African Republic Stamp Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

UPU150 stamp from Central African Republic has been issued in sheetlets of 8 stamps each, with a beautiful printed border in matching design.

Some philatelists believe that the UPU150 stamps from these 8 African nations including Burundi, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Togo, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea Republic have been printed by a company in Europe and the specific purpose to issue these stamps is to gain revenue only from the wallets of the collectors and these do not have any philatelic value? What do you think?

Do you like the design of Central African Republic Stamp issued for 150 Years of UPU in 2024?

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Czech Republic - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

Czech Republic released a unique-designed commemorative postage stamp to celebrate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024. The stamp shows a globe in the middle with different hands showing or sending their envelopes, letters or postcardsfeatures a colourful dove flying to deliver a letter.

Czech Republic Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The writing on the Czech Republic stamp says "Zalozeni Svetove Postovni Unie"; translating to "Establishment of Universal Postal Union".

Czech Republic Stamp FDC on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

FDC of Czechia UPU150 stamp also shows a similar but slightly changed cache on the envelope.

Although the Czech stamp does not say "150 Years of UPU" specifically, but it's timings of issuance on 9 October 2024 (World Post Day) and the inscription "Establishment of Universal Postal Union" makes it part of the UPU150 collection.

What are your thoughts about the Czech Republic UPU150 Stamp?

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If you want to see the complete list of countries that have issued postage stamps to celebrate 150th Anniversary of UPU, please click here: 150 Years of UPU - All Stamps Issued

Burundi - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

Burundi, joined 7 other African nations including Central African Republic, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Togo, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea Republic to issue similar design postage stamps to commemorate "150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU)" on 9 October 2024. The stamps depict same design with different country flags.

Burundi Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Burundi stamp issued for 150 Years of UPU is of 2350 Burundian Francs face value.

Burundi Stamp Souvenir Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Burundi stamp for UPU150 is also issued in a souvenir sheet with a single stamp, showing the denomination of 10,000 Burundian Francs.

Burundi Stamp Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

UPU stamp from Burundi has been issued in sheetlets of 8 stamps each, with a beautiful printed border in matching design.

Burundi Postcards on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

An official UPU150 postcard has also been issued by Burundi, which can be used by stamps of both denomination.

Some critics claim that the UPU stamps from these 8 African nations including Burundi, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Togo, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea Republic have been printed by a company in Europe and have been printed only to rip off the pockets of the collectors and these do not have any philatelic value? What do you think?

Do you like the design of Burundi Postage Stamp and Souvenir Sheet for 150 Years of UPU in 2024? What do you think about this issue?

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If you want to see the complete list of countries that have issued postage stamps to celebrate 150th Anniversary of UPU, please click here: 150 Years of UPU - All Stamps Issued

Egypt - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

Egypt has also issued a beautiful sci-fi looking stamp on 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024. The stamp also shows the Egyptian flag and a QR code.

Egypt Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The denomination of the Egypt UPU150 stamp is 10 LE.

Egypt Stamp FDC on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The Egyptian FDC is very similar to the Libyan FDC with matching design and colours.

Do you like the design of Egypt Postage Stamp for 150 Years of UPU in 2024?

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If you want to see the complete list of countries that have issued postage stamps to celebrate 150th Anniversary of UPU, please click here: 150 Years of UPU - All Stamps Issued

Libya - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

Despite the political unrest in the Middle East, Libya has actively participated in celebrating "150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU)" on 9 October 2024 and issued a commemorative postage stamp depicting the standard design of the UPU150 campaign. The stamp features the Libyan flag as well.

Libya Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Libya FDC on 150 Years of UPU also features a beautiful border in matching design and colours of UPU150 campaign.

Libya Stamp FDCon 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The full sheet of the Libya stamp issued on "150 Years of UPU" celebrations has 30 stamps arranged in 6x5 stamps.

Libya Stamp Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Libya Post also issued 2 beautiful postcards on "150 years of UPU". The first postcard depicts the official logo of UPU150 campaign.

Libya Postcard#1 on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The second Libyan postcard shows the UPU Monument in Berne.

Libya Postcard#2 on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The official advertisement of the Libya UPU150 stamp and it's allied items are shown in the official poster by Libyan Post as below. 

Libya Stamp Advert on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

What are your thoughts about the Libya Postage Stamp for 150 Years of UPU, issued in 2024?

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If you want to see the complete list of countries that have issued postage stamps to celebrate 150th Anniversary of UPU, please click here: 150 Years of UPU - All Stamps Issued

Italy - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

A little late but it's never too late ... Italy issued a stamp to commemorate "150th Anniversary of UPU" on 21 November 2024.

Italy Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The denomination of the stamp is a B zona 3 50g and is valid for international Oceania 50g. It is probably the most expensive stamps issued for "150 Years of UPU" by any country.

I wonder why the thematic stamps of international interest like UPU150 are often of very high value (4,95€ in this case)! Probably because of the collector value of the stamp! 

What do you think why Italy UPU150 stamp is so expensive?

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If you want to see the complete list of countries that have issued postage stamps to celebrate 150th Anniversary of UPU, please click here: 150 Years of UPU - All Stamps Issued