Mali 2024 - 150 Years of UPU - An interesting Story

So here's a tricky issue from UPU150 stamps list ... And an interesting story.

While searching online, I found a stamp of Mali with a denomination of 200 Francs. You can see the image below.

Mali Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

However it was not all.

Having searched a little deeper, I found another small sheet with 6 stamps from Mali on eBay. 

Mali Stamp Sheetlet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The seller claims that only 100 of these sheetlets have been issued and each one is a numbered sheet from 001 to 100. 

On closer inspection, it revealed that each stamp on this sheetlet from Mali has a different UPU150 logo - Mainly these are in different languages, including the last one in Arabic text. The date given at the bottom of the sheetlet is 22 May 2024. Below are the image with 7 stamps.

Mali Stamp Set on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Thus we can deduce that Republic of Mali has issued 7 different stamps to celebrate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU); however at the moment I cannot confirm whether the sheetlet is an official issue or not. 

Can anyone else shed some light about this issue from Mali?

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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

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

Malta issued a single stamp to commemorate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 31 October 2024.

Malta Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The Malta UPU2024 stamp has been issued in sheets of 10 stamps each.

Malta Stamp Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The FDC from Malta Post matches the design and colours of the stamp itself.

Malta Stamp FDC on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

How do you find the designing of Malta UPU Postage Stamp and the sheet, issued 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

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

Kazakhstan issued 2 commemorative postage stamps to honour 150 Years of UPU on 15 October 2024.

Kazakhstan Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

These 2 stamps have been issued in a souvenir sheet of 2 stamps each; along with a label stamp in the middle.

One of the stamp shows official logo of UPU150, while the second stamp shows a lady in a traditional dress.

Kazakhstan FDC#1 on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The Kazakhstan FDC also shows the lady in the cachet.

Kazakhstan FDC#2 on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

2 different shades have been observed in the FDC envelopes.

Do you like the design of Kazakhstan Souvenir Sheet issued 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

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

Malaysia released a superb set of one postage stamp and a souvenir sheet with 4 different stamps to celebrate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024.

The Malaysia UPU150 stamp shows 2 postmen delivering mail on a bicycle and a motor bike.

 Malaysia Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The face value of the Malaysia stamp is 1.5 Malaysian Ringgit.

The Malaysian Souvenir Sheet showcases 4 different stamps depicting various items and activities carried out by post office.

Malaysia Souvenir Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The FDC shows a similar design with UPU150 logo on the left side of the envelope.

Malaysia Stamp FDC on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Full sheet of Malaysian stamp carries 20 stamps.

Malaysia Stamp Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Do you like the design of Malaysia Stamp and Souvenir Sheet 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

Ivory Coast (Cote d'ivoire) 2024 - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) #UPU150 #150UPU

Ivory Coast (Cote d'ivoire) issued a set of 3 stamps to honour 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024. The stamps show the official logo of UPU150 campaign.

Ivory Coast (Cote d'ivoire) Stamps on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

All 3 stamps have the same design with different denominations of 250, 500 and 1000 Francs.

The first day cover from Ivory Coast (Cote d'ivoire) also features a matching design on the envelope. 

Ivory Coast (Cote d'ivoire) Stamps FDC on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

What do you think about the UPU stamps from Ivory Coast (Cote d'ivoire)? 

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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 

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

Being one of the first countries/ postal administrations to issue the stamps on "150 Years of UPU", Isle of Man released a set of 4 stmps on 30 August 2024. The 4 stamps showcase different historical philatelic products. 

Isle of Man Stamp Set on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Each UPU 2024 stamp from Isle of Man has a face value of 2.72 GB Pounds, calculating to a whopping value of 10.88 GBP for the complete set.

For the information and knowledge of my readers, the items featured on the UPU stamps of Isle of Man are as under: 

• International Reply Coupon, 1907: The 3d International Reply Coupon was cancelled at the issuing office by the 22mm Bucks Rd Douglas Single Circle – Whitney 281 on the 28th March 1908 which is believed to have been introduced in 1902. Bucks Road, Douglas Post Office opened in 1885 and closed in 1965. 
• First Commemorative Stamp, 1924: The 1924 British Empire Exhibition Postcard depicts Peel Castle and Harbour and was published by the Isle of Man (Official) Board of Advertising for their Manx Kiosk and it is one of thirty-two cards issued. The 1½d stamp was one of two issued, the other being a 1d to commemorate the event and it is cancelled by the slogan used throughout the exhibition period. 
• Air Mail, 1948: The 6d King George VI Air Letter was issued in 1948 to commemorate the first Olympic Games held after the Second World War in London with the imprinted 6d stamp being an exact copy from the set of four stamps issued on the 29th July 1948. It is cancelled by the Douglas Isle of Man Universal Machine – Whitney 214 on the 24th September 1948 with this “die head” being used between 1948 and 1950. 
• UPU 75th Anniversary Cover, 1949: The Universal Postal Union First Day Cover has the complete set of four stamps issued on the 10th October 1949 cancelled by the registered Douglas Isle of Man Oval – Whitney 94 which is believed to have been introduced in 1948. The Douglas Isle of Man Registration etiquette was applied at Regent Street, Douglas Crown Post Office.

The cost of the Isle of Man FDC is even greater and stands at a face value of 12.03 GBP. 

Isle of Man Stamps FDC on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

What do you think about the designs and the cost of these beautiful UPU stamps from Isle of Man, issued 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 

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

Indonesia issued a round-shaped postage stamp to honour 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024. The stamp features a colourful blue and red border, similar to that of most airmail envelopes and shows a 150 Years of UPU logo in the center. 

Indonesia Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The stamp has a face value of 10,000 Indonesian Rupiah. It is one of the very few odd-shaped stamps in the UPU2024 collection.

Indonesia UPU150 Stamps have been issued in small sheetlets of 6 stamps each only.

Indonesia Stamp Sheetlet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Indonesia Post has also issued a matching postcard, so that you can prepare your own UPU maxicards.

Indonesia Maxicard on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Other than these round stamps, a few personalised items have also been found online. These are personalized stamps and have used the UPU designs.

Indonesia Personalized Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

A personalised souvenir sheet with single stamp.

Indonesia Stamp Souvenir Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

A personalised souvenir sheet with six stamps.

Indonesia Personalized Stamp Sheetlet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

I am sure that you would have liked these beautiful UPU stamp from Indonesia.

What are your thoughts about the design of these official and personalized Indonesian UPU stamps? Which one do you think is better?

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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 

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

Honduras, a small country in Latin America, has issued a set of 2 commemorative postage stamps to celebrate 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024. The stamps are self-adhesive with no perforations.

 Honduras Stamp #1 on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

First Honduras UPU stamp shows an aircraft flying over the Earth, presumably delivering some mail, while a couple of cargo crates can be seen in the top-left corner.

Honduras Stamp #2 on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The second Honduras UPU stamp shows a UPU logo, inside the zero of "150", signifying 150 Years of UPU. 

Honduras Stamp FDC on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The first day cover from Honduras also depicts the official logo of UPU - with zero text.

Honduras Stamp Sheets on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Both Honduras UPU 2024 stamps have been printed in separate sheets of 30 stamps each.

Do you like the design of Honduras stamps issued 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 

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

While looking for new stamp issues on "150 Years of UPU", I found a stamp from the beautiful country of Nepal. I tried to verify the stamp issue from the official Nepal Post website but could not succeed, as the website was not updated recently.

You can see the image of Nepal 2024 UPU stamp below:

Nepal Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

It seems to be a self-adhesive stamp from Nepal, as you can see in this block of 4:

Nepal Stamp (Block of 4) on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

A First Day Cover is also found on eBay but interestingly only one seller is selling this Nepal UPU stamp and FDC.

Nepal Stamp FDC on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

A full sheet of Nepal UPU150 stamp has 40 stamps and can be seen below:

Nepal Stamp Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Source: eBay

I wonder if it's an official UPU stamp issue from Nepal or just a private effort. 

Can anyone here confirm the issuance of this UPU150 stamp from Nepal?

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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

Greece 2024 UPU Issue for 150 Years of UPU (Universal Postal Union) #UPU150

Greece joined the list of countries that issued the stamps on 150 Years of UPU, by issuing a set of 2 magnificent UPU stamps on 9 October 2024. 

Although very expensive stamps for stamp collectors of most of the countries, the Greek stamps are beautiful. 

Greece Stamps on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The total denomination of these 2 Greek stamps is 4.5 Euro.

Greece Stamps on FDC - 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The UPU150 FDC from Greece also shows a matching cachet on the envelope and is cancelled with a gorgeous postmark.

Do you think these Greek stamps are quite expensive to add to your collection of "150 Years of UPU Stamps"?

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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

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

Iraq has released 2 similar-looking yet different stamps to celebrate 150 Years of UPU in October 2024. 

Iraq Set of 2 Stamps on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

First UPU stamp from Iraq has all the writing in Arabic text including the denomination of 2000 Iraqi Dinar; whereas the second Iraqi UPU stamp has all the written text in English including country name, postage & year, denomination and even the writing on the official UPU150 logo. 

Iraq Souvenir Sheet on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

Iraq issued the 2 stamps in a sheetlet or a souvenir sheet of 9 stamps each. Out of these 9 stamps, 4 are with English writing, while 5 are in Arabic writing. 

Iraq Stamps FDC on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

A beautiful First Day Cover has also been seen from Iraq; with the matching designs and the official UPU150 logo.

What do you think about the design of Iraqi Stamps, issued 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

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

Ghana released a souvenir sheet to commemorate "150 Years of UPU" on 9 October 24. 

Do you like the design of Ghana Souvenir Sheet with a single 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

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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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