Stamp programme 2022
11th november 2022
Christmas stamps
Gingerbread is most often made at Christmas. The world's largest "gingerbread town" is built every December in the Norwegian city of Bergen.
11th November 2022
Volunteering
What would Norway be without volunteers? Volunteer work can be found in many areas and at many levels: everything from cutting grass and baking cookies to clearing plastic, lotteries, fundraising and relief efforts.
1st October 2022
Posthorn Stamps 150th Anniversary
In 1872, probably very few people knew of the event that took place in the history of philately that year. Now we know.
1st October 2022
Research, Innovation, Technology
The Research, Innovation, Technology series is being issued this year for the third time. The themes are Equinor’s wind power initiative Hywind Tampen and Stingray’s laser removal of salmon lice. By scanning the QR code on the stamps, you will be directed to the Research Council of Norway’s website, where both the technology and the backstory are explained.
1st October 2022
Arctic University Museum of Norway 150th Anniversary
Tromsø Museum was established on 16 October 1872 thanks to the determined efforts of many people with an interest in science.
17th June 2022
Love Is Love
Society’s expectations of gender expression and sexuality have changed radically over the past fifty years. (The stamp illustration is published on the day of issue).
17th June 2022
Posthorn
In 1872, probably very few people knew of the event that took place in the history of philately that year. Now we know. Norway's post horn stamps would eventually become the world’s oldest, unbroken series of stamps.
22nd April 2022
Royal Anniversaries
2022 offers no less than four royal birthdays. Princess Ingrid Alexandra turned 18 in January, King Harald turned 85 in February, and later this year we can celebrate Queen Sonja’s 85th birthday and King Haakon VII’s 150th birthday.
22nd April 2022
Stories and Myths
Stories and myths are the theme of this year’s Europa stamps. Here in Norway, we have rich traditions in this area, with lots of stories about encounters with both trolls and forest nymphs!
17th January 2022
Norway Post 375 Years
Two stamps are being issued to commemorate the 375th anniversary.
3rd January 2022
Roald Amundsen 150 Centenary
It is 150 years this year since Amundsen was born, and we are celebrating the anniversary with the issue of two commemorative stamps.