Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau will issue the stamp theme “150^th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union” on 9^th October, 2024.

The Universal Postal Union (UPU) was founded in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland, and is one of the oldest international organizations in the world. In 1948, it became a specialized agency of the United Nations in the field of communications and transport, dedicated to providing technical support and establishing a platform for cooperation among postal organizations around the world. Over the years, the UPU has expanded from 22 member countries to 192 member countries, making it the largest postal network in the world.

The 16^th General Assembly of the UPU designated 9^th October as “World Post Day”, with a view to enhancing public awareness of the postal industry, as well as recognizing postal organizations and postal workers around the world for their contribution and service to the community. Every year on 9^th October, postal administrations in member countries organize a variety of activities to celebrate through various initiatives.

This issue includes a set of two stamps. The stamps are designed in the form of illustration, using the red and blue of the official logo of the 150^th anniversary of the UPU, consisting of a grid of light and dark squares that symbolize the earth’s longitudes and latitudes. The dove is the main motif of the stamp, representing a messenger of peace. The different colours of the postman’s delivery bags carried by the doves represent the colours of different postal services around the world, reflecting the fact that since its establishment, the UPU has been fostering global connectivity and contributing to international cooperation and sustainable development.

The above issue will be available for sale at the General Post Office (9:00a.m. to 5:30p.m.), the Communications Museum (9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m., 2:30p.m. to 5:30p.m.), and the “Rua do Campo” Post Office (9:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.). The mail service for the philatelic products cancelled with the commemorative postmark of this issue will be available on the issue date at the above locations. The philatelic products are as follows:

The stamp designer of this issue is Mr. Leong Chi Hang, and the text of the information brochure is written by Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau.

This is the eleventh theme of 2024 issues. The previous issued stamps are “Lunar Year of the Dragon” on 05/01/2024, “150^th Anniversary of Conde de São Januário General Hospital” on 06/01/2024, the label stamp “Lunar Year of the Dragon” on 01/02/2024, “140^th Anniversary of Macao Post and Telecommunications” on 01/03/2024, “75 Years of the Publication of O Clarim” on 23/04/2024, “40th Anniversary of Television Broadcast in Macao” on 13/05/2024, “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Macao” on 17/05/2024, “Trails in Macao” on 18/06/2024, “Collections of the Palace Museum” on 13/09/2024, “Macao Bridge” to be issued on 01/10/2024, and “50^th Anniversary of the Inauguration of Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge” to be issued on 05/10/2024.

Technical Data of Stamp “150^th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union”

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