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Postage Stamps 2000Aland 3 January 2000
This new miniature sheet does not resemble anything the Aland Post has previously issued. The sheet consists of Aland's first round stamps ever. The four stamps are embossed and show the international peace symbol and the three Aland colors are used as well as white. Aland 3 January 2000Award for Royal MailThe Post Office's Millennium stamps collection won a prestigious design accolade placing it among exceptional examples of innovation and creativity from across British industry.Award for Royal MailBelgium January 2000
The first stamp of the new millennium is dedicated to the transition from 1999 to 2000. The postage stamp shows cracking fireworks with, as a festoon cleaving through the air, a festive representation of the year in numbers. The year runs through each horizontal row of se-tenant stamps.Belgium January 2000Finland January 2000The first stamps of Finland in the new millennium are dedicated to the city of Helsinki. A booklet containing eight stamps is issued with two sheetlets of four stamps.Finland January 2000Machin ElizabethSince 1967 the English Post uses the design of Machin for her definitives of Elizabeth II. Royal Mail will issue a new version of the classic Machin Queen's Head stamp for the Millennium.Machin ElizabethPingu is back
In March 1999 the Swiss Post issued two postage stamps featuring Pingu. Pingu is a penguin dressed up as a postman. On 6 December 1999 the two stamps (70 and 90c) were reissued.Pingu is backGreat Britain 2000Royal Mail will issue 4 stamps each month in 2000. These 48 stamps will form the "Royal Mail's Millennium Collection" and will provide a snapshot of Britain today. The 2000 collection will be based solely on photographs.Great Britain 2000Ten high lights The NetherlandsIn October 1999 the Dutch Postal Authorities issued a miniature sheet with ten stamps. Each stamp represented a Dutch historical high light from the 20th century. These high lights were chosen by the public. For the first time in history the stamps were presented to the public in a special television show. Also other issues paid attention to these eventful stamps.Ten high lightsYear of the Dragon
On 9 February 2000 New Zealand issued six stamps to celebrate the year of the dragon in its fourth "Spirits & Guardians" issue.
Year of the DragonMacaoMacao (the name is also spelled as Macau) is situated on the south coast of China, not so far from Hong Kong.MacaoSwiss Souvenirs and Cycling
Switzerland presented her new definitive stamps which depicts souvenirs. Souvenirs belong to Switzerland like the Matterhorn, alphorn players and Emmental cheese. Virtually no other country offers so many souvenirs. These articles generate a revenue estimated at 125 million Swiss francs a year.Swiss Souvenirs and CyclingFire and lightIn 2000 the Royal Mail will issue 48 stamps forming the Millennium Collection. Each month four new stamps will be released. Unlike last year, photographs are used for this year's postage stamps.Fire and lightFinland Postage Stamps
The latest issues of Finland depict animals, a flower, Moomin, and the Jubilee Year. The latter issues were issued in beautiful booklets.Finland 15 March 2000CongratulationsIt is not the first time that PTT Post of The Netherlands issued stamps on this theme. This year a miniature sheet with ten different stamps was issued.CongratulationsIsrael honors King Hussein
In June 1951, young Hussein accompanied his grandfather, King Abdulla of Jordan, to prayers at the El-Aksa mosque on the temple Mount in Jerusalem. An assassin killed the king there, because of his efforts to reach peace with Israel. One of the bullets hit Hussein, but was deflected by a medal. Hussein's personality, which radiated royal dignity and human warmth, made him one of the most admired leaders of the Arabic world.Israel honors King HusseinLuxembourg issues March 2000On 7 March 2000 Luxembourg Post issued three postage stamp issues: Charles V, Tourism and Mathematics.Luxembourg issues March 2000Tommi MäkinenFinland will issue a miniature sheet with two different stamps in honor of the fourfold rally champion Tommi Mäkinen on 3 March 2000. The face value of each stamp is 3.50m, thus the miniature sheet sells at 7m.Tommi MäkinenNorway February 2000
Four new flower postage stamps went on sale on 9 February. The subjects are Oeder's Lousewort (5.4 kr), White Water Lily (8 kr), Globe Flower (14 kr) and Melancholy Thistle (25 kr). The four stamps are colorful and beautiful representatives of Norwegian flora. The four stamps were printed in offset by Norges Banks Seddeltrykkeri.Norway February 2000Belgian Stamps 27 March 2000For the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the millennium year started on 8th May 1999 and will end on 8th May 2000.Belgian Stamps 27 March 2000Life and EarthSustainability and the environment feature on the new millennium stamps of Great Britain "Life and Earth". These stamps were issued on 4 April 2000.Life and EarthLuxembourg 31 March 2000In conjunction with a change in postal rates that takes effect on April 1st, 2000, the Luxembourg postal services issued a new value in the definitive series showing the portrait of H.R.H. Grand Duke Jean.Luxembourg 31 March 2000New Zealand's Scenic Definitives
The $1, $2 and $3 Butterflies, issued in 1991, are replaced with scenic images to complement the existing range of Scenic Definitives from 5c to 90c. A new $1.10 is also released to cater for the New Zealand Post international rate changes to the postcard and aerogramme rate to anywhere in the world.New Zealand's Scenic DefinitivesPanama Canal ZoneBy a treaty of 1903 a strip of land in the center of the country Panama was granted to the United States of America for the purposes of construction, maintenance and protection of the canal. This canal was built through the isthmus of Panama during the years 1905 - 1915. The canal connected the Atlantic Ocean - via the Caribbean Sea - and the Pacific Ocean.Panama Canal ZoneRoyal stamp collectorsOne of the palaces of HM the Queen of England houses a gigantic stamp collection. In fact there are three collections in hundreds of albums: there are the green, the blue and the red collection. The green albums are those of the present Queen; the blue albums contain the collection of King George VI and the red collection belonged to King George V.Royal stamp collectorsBelgium 17 April 2000Since the Middle Ages, when globetrotters from Ghent brought along unknown plant species from their distant journeys, the history of this flourishing town has been linked with the history of floriculture, horticulture and ornamental plant cultivation.Belgium 17 April 2000Belgium 8 May 2000The Olympic Games in Sydney, music, Europe and birds are the themes on the new Belgian stamps.Belgium 8 May 2000Welsh Botanic GardenRoyal Mail is issuing a special NVI stamp booklet and coin cover to commemorate the opening on 4 April of the National Botanic Garden of Wales (Gardd Fotaneg Genedlaethol Cymru).Welsh Botanic GardenKiwi CultureA lighthearted look at a new selection of New Zealand's unofficial cultural treasures feature one of the latest stamp issues from New Zealand Post. On 3 April 2000 Kiwiana II was released.Kiwi CultureLuxembourg 9 May 2000On 9 May 2000 Luxembourg issued four new stamp series. The topics are ducks, Europe, Robert Schuman and natural gas.Luxembourg 9 May 2000Portugal Europe 9 May 2000There is no doubt that the participation of young people in constructing the European Union is vital for forming the bases and consolidating a structure whose main components are so heterogeneous – the nations of Europe.Portugal Europe 9 May 2000Postman Pat Label BookPostman Pat, Britain's favourite television postman, adorns Royal Mail's latest pictorial label book which marks the forthcoming Stamp Show 2000.Postman Pat Label BookScouting stamp catalogueOne of the newest catalogues Domfil released by the beginning of this new millennium is the thematic catalogue 'Scouting and other youth movements'. In this catalogue not only stamps are pictured but also leaflets and blocks are portrayed and included in the listings.Scouting stamp catalogueAland June 2000Three new stamp series were issued in Aland this year: The Elk, Europe and Gymnastics.Aland June 2000Belgium 19 June 2000
On 19 June 2000 two cultural series of stamps were issued in Belgium: UNESCO World Heritage and Tourism (churches and church organs). In 1998 three Belgian monuments were placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List of sites and buildings considered being of worldwide significance.Belgium 19 June 2000Portugal Fishermen's Day
When the government made 31st May Fishermen's Day, celebrated for the first time in 1999, its aim was to mark the 1997 publication of Law no. 15/97, approving the first legal individual work contract regime on board fishing boats.Portugal Fishermen's DayOn the road
Six of New Zealand's most timeless cars feature on New Zealand Post's latest stamp issue of 1 June 2000. The six stamps in the On The Road issue feature a Volkswagen Beetle (40c), Ford Zephyr (80c), Morris Mini (1.10$), Holden HQ Kingswood (1.20$), Honda Civic (1.50$) and a Toyota Corolla (1.80$).On the road100 years of the ICUPortugal issued an interesting new series on 22 May 2000 depicting the anniversary of the International Cycling Union.100 years of the ICUGreat Britain People and PlacesOn 6 June 2000 Great Britain released a new series in the Millennium collection. Walsall Security Printers printed the stamps with the themes People and Places in gravure or lithography.Great Britain People and PlacesNew Zealand's beautyNew Zealand's lakes and waterways will be featured in the new stamp issue from New Zealand Post, called 'Scenic Reflections', when it goes on sale Friday 7 July.New stamps reflect on New Zealand's beautyPlants of MadeiraThe Madeira Laurissilva is part of a forest that covered Southern Europe and North-eastern Africa during the tertiary era and is today considered a rare treasure.Plants of MadeiraExpo 2000On the opening day of the Expo 2000 Norway Post presented two stamps to mark this event. One of Norway's most prominent contemporary artists, Marianne Heske, is the artist of the stamps with the face value 4.20 and 6.30 kr. "Heske is an innovative artist, and her two extremely untraditional stamps have added to the diversity of this year's stamp programme". Heske was also responsible for the artistic design of the Norwegian pavilion at the exposition.Expo 2000Portugal Cod Fishing
Cod, so popular with the Portuguese, was first fished for during the 15th century, when the Portuguese navigators reached the Grand Banks at the island of Newfoundland.Portugal Cod FishingStamp Show 2000On 22 May 2000 a miniature sheet was issued featuring eight stamps illustrating the colour palette of designer Jeffrey Matthews. The Jeffrey Matthews Colour Palette was started in 1984 in order to return stamps to the original concept of a light tone for the Queen's head on a solid background.Stamp Show 2000Olympics
On 4 August 2000, New Zealand Post released its latest stamp issue which showcases a range of popular Olympic and non-Olympic sports in which New Zealand athletes have traditionally been successful.New Zealand's OlympicsQueen MotherHistory has been made on 4 August 2000, when Royal Mail issued stamps featuring four generations of the Royal Family to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.Royal Mail centenary of Queen MotherSwitzerlandOn 10 May 2000 Switzerland issued some fine new stamp series, including Pro Patria and Europe.SwitzerlandTree and Leaf
From the world's largest seed bank to 'Landmarks' over 2000 years old, Royal Mail of Great Britain features four millennium projects which safeguard and regenerate one of the most crucial natural resources.Tree & LeafViking from AlandIn Aland you will find many traces from the Viking Age. This summer a Viking market will be arranged in Saltvik with the Viking "Hlodver Lange" as patron.Viking from AlandQueen MotherNew Zealand Post is marking the Queen Mother's 100th birthday on 4 August 2000 by issuing a set of three commemorative stamps and related collectables which will be of special interest to royal enthusiasts, or for senders to use as a piece of history on their mail.New Zealand honors Queen MotherLuxembourg September 2000On 27 September 2000 Luxembourg issued some new stamp series on the subjects Art, Historical heritage, Iron and Steel Industry and Royalty. Three stamps were issued with the work of art.Luxembourg September 2000Belgium September 2000As usual the Belgian post issued some new interesting stamps in September: Youth Philately, Hainaut Flower Show, a flower booklet and two definitives.Belgium September 2000Norway Laestadius
Norway Post commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of preacher and botanist Lars Levi Laestadius.Norway LaestadiusFinlandSix unique works of Finnish industrial art are presented in a postage stamp booklet that is issued on 5 September 2000. Also two new self-adhesives were issued.FinlandBarelliIn 1950, Barelli, a comic character created by Bob De Moor, made his debut in the weekly Kuifje. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this comic hero, the Belgian post issued a yellow postcard showing Barelli in green.BarelliMind & MatterFour Millennium projects which bring information, learning and experience to people through the combination of cutting-edge technology and bold regeneration initiatives feature the latest set of stamps of Great Britain.Mind & MatterNew Swiss definitives
On 1 July 2000 new postal rates came into effect for international mail. As a result of this decision, three new definitives were issued on 21 June 2000.New Swiss definitivesArchitecture in AlandAt the turn of the century hundreds of grand wooden houses were built in Mariehamn. During this time period Hilda Hongell made a name for herself in the town through her imaginative architecture.Architecture in AlandCentenary of Eça de Queiroz's deathA hundred years after his death, Eça de Queiroz (1845-1900) still lives. More so perhaps than a century ago. Unlike so many great authors, he did not enter that dark period following death. He is still widely read and studied.Centenary of Eça de Queiroz's deathChristmas with hologramThe Christmas stamps of this year depict a bell, a candle, a Christmas tree decoration and a bird. The stamp sheet is designed in a red colour. The big news for this year is that each stamp is decorated with a beautiful hologram.Christmas with hologramBelgiumFour well-known Belgian artists took up the challenge to design a special postage stamp. Paramarenko, Jacques Charlier, Marie-Jo Lafontaine and Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven made fascinating works that will certainly appeal to contemporary art lovers.BelgiumNorwayOn 15 September 2000 three new stamp series were issued in Norway: Millennium, The city of Skien and Laestadius.NorwayBody & Bone
Football is undoubtedly a passion in Scotland and it seems fitting that Hampden Park has been redeveloped for the Millennium.Body & Bone is the tenth set of the Millennium Collection 2000 of Great Britain's Royal Mail. The four stamps were printed in offset by The House of Questa. Body & BoneBrussels in the past and nowTo mark Brussels as the European city of culture of the year 2000, six postcards were released on 16 October 2000.Brussels in the past and nowPro Juventute 2000Since its creation in 1912, the Swiss Pro Juventute Foundation has done a lot for children, adolescents and families in Switzerland, taking a public stand in favour of a society where the rights of children and young people are really practised.Pro Juventute 2000Norway November 2000On 17 November 2000 Norway issued two new series: Comics and Altar Pieces.Norway November 2000Belgium November 2000For the design of the Christmas & New Year stamp of the year 2000, the Belgian post appealed to the inventiveness of mentally disabled persons.Belgium November 2000Lisbon Geographic SocietyThe great sea and land expeditions of the 18th and 19th centuries and a growing interest in geography from a strictly scientific point of view led all over to the founding of associations aimed at promoting exploration and research. This was the origin of the geographic societies, beginning with Paris (1825), followed shortly afterwards by Berlin (1827) and London (1830).125 Years of the Lisbon Geographic SocietyFinland Christmas stampsThis year's Christmas stamps were designed by Ms Katriina Viljamaa-Rissanen. The 2.50 mk stamp, specially denominated for Christmas cards, features "Tiernapojat", the players in a traditional Finnish Christmas tableau, while the 3.50 mk stamp, postage for domestic 1st class letters, depicts a Christmas decoration with birds.Finland Christmas stampsSpirit & FaithRoyal Mail celebrates the church's important role as a focal point for communities across the UK by featuring four Millennium projects linked by belief and history.Spirit & FaithHeraldic LionGraphic designer Mika Launis' bold conception of a heraldic lion befitting our time won the Lion stamp design competition for invited artists, arranged by Finland Post in the spring of 2000. "The new lion stamp is a symbol for Finland and Finnish culture, and excellently supports Finland Post's new image", the jury comments this work, showing just part of the powerful lion and its appropriate heraldic paraphernalia.Heraldic LionLuxembourgOn 5 December 2000 Luxembourg issued a Christmas stamp, a charity issue and two supplemental values in the Musical Instruments series.LuxembourgRowland Hill AwardsRoyal Mail announced its continued sponsorship of the Rowland Hill Awards, now firmly established as one of the premier events on the philatelic calendar in the Great Britain.Rowland Hill AwardsSelf-adhesives from Great BritainRoyal Mail will be issuing the first ever self-adhesive Great Britain commemorative label stamp book on 29 January 2001 to mark the century of the death of Queen Victoria.Self-adhesives from Great BritainSound & Vision
Four Millennium projects which highlight the history, creativity and future of the arts are celebrated by Royal Mail in the penultimate stamp issue of the 100-stamp Millennium project.Sound & VisionSwitzerlandOn 21 November 2000 Switzerland issued a stamp to commemorate Stamp Day, two new definitives, a Christmas stamp and a series of "Pro Juventute" stamps.SwitzerlandMore informationPostage stamps 2002Postage stamps 2001Postage stamps 1999 |
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