Issue 9th May 2023 Peace
The theme chosen for this year's EUROPA stamps is Peace, following a proposal by the Ukrainian post office.
The decision to choose this theme was taken by PostEurop to show solidarity with Ukraine and to promote the universal value for all humanity – peace.
PostEurop’s stamp design competition attracted a total of 29 entries. Luxembourg’s design was voted the winner by the member countries and chosen as the common design for the EUROPA stamps issued by all the countries this year.
The design motif of interlocking hearts was inspired by the Celtic Love Knot. It is a visual metaphor for a peacefully integrated, cooperative society in which people embrace each other’s culture. The colour palette illustrates all the nations in the world, and the hands holding each other convey the message of mutual respect.
Facts
- NK 2099
- Motif: Intertwined hearts
- Illustrations: Linda Bos og Rúna Egilsdóttir, Luxembourg
- Design: Jørn O. Jøntvedt
- Denomination: NOK 29 (Europe 20 g)
- Issued in: Sheet of 50 stamps
- Print run: 185,000 stamps
- Print: Offset from Joh. Enschedé Security Print, The Netherlands