We are expanding our range of self-adhesive definitive stamps with four motifs from the world of animals in Liechtenstein’s Samina Valley. The unspoilt, wild-romantic nature of this popular Alpine region provides an ideal habitat for the “Alpine Salamander” (face value: CHF 0.90). The shiny black amphibian gives birth to live young and is therefore not dependent on spawning waters.
The “Alpine Silver Ant” (face value: CHF 1.10) is now only found locally in the Eastern Alps. As a threatened species, the Formica selysi (lat.) ranks high in the Red Lists of the region.
The “Beetle” (Ceruchus chrysomelinus) (face value: CHF 1.80) is the only representative of its species in Central Europe. The males and females of these beetles differ in the width of their heads and the size of their mandibles. The “Snail” (Chilostoma) (face value: CHF 2.30) is the fourth animal in the bunch. It has a flat, round shell with more and more coils as it ages.
The design of the new definitive stamps with illustrations, sketches and old handwriting is reminiscent of textbooks from days gone by. Each stamp depicts different details and stages of development of the respective animal.
Philatelie Liechtenstein
Technical Information
| Date of Issue: | 6 March 2023 |
| Number of Stamps: | Four (4) self-adhesive stamps |
| Denomination: | CHF 0.90 (Alpine Salamander), CHF 1.10 (Alpine Silver Ant), CHF 1.80 (Beetle), CHF 2.30 Snail) |
| Designer: | Christine Böhmwalder, Götzis |
| Printer and Process: | Gutenberg AG, Schaan, Liechtenstein by 4-colour offset CMYK |
| Paper: | Special stamp paper FSC 110 g/m² self-adhesive (water-soluble) |
| Stamp Size: | 32mm x 38mm |
| Sheet Layout: | 20 stamps |
| Perforations: | 12½ x 12¼ |
Sheets of 20 Stamps, each design
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With the launch of our new special stamp series, we are putting creators of fine art from Liechtenstein in the spotlight and focusing on their life’s work. “Martin Frommelt b.1933” (face value: CHF 1.10) and “Georg Malin b.1926” (face value: CHF 2.10) have both chosen one of their own works of art as a motif to symbolise their work and themselves as artists.
Georg Malin produced the “Wheel” in Balmoral granite in 1987, after its predecessor, the bronze wheel, was created in 1971 in a series of two, once for the Council of Europe in Strasbourg and once for the State Art Collection in Vaduz. The artist sees the wheel as a classical symbol of the eternal cycle of life, as a symbol of perpetual movement.
Martin Frommelt’s five oversized books with 214 colour etchings entitled “Creation – Five Constellations on Creation” were produced between 1989 and 1999. They are rooted in the dialogue between natural science, philosophy and art history, whereby the painter attempts to unite matter and the transcendental.
The maximum-sized cards matching the issue show the artists, who are known beyond the country’s borders, in their studios.
Philatelie Liechtenstein
Technical Information
| Date of Issue: | 6 March 2023 |
| Number of Stamps: | Two (2) gummed stamps |
| Denomination: | CHF 1.10 (Martin Frommelt b.1933), CHF 2.10 (Georg Malin b.1926) |
| Designers: | Martin Frommelt, Schaan; Georg Malin, Mauren |
| Printer and Process: | Cartor Security Printing, Meaucé la Loupe, France by 4-colour offset CMYK |
| Paper: | Truwhite FSC Mix Credit 110 g/m2 gummed |
| Stamp Size: | 30mm x 40mm |
| Sheet Layout: | 12 stamps |
| Perforations: | 13¼ x 13 |
| Quantity Printed: | 26,400 |
Sheets of 12 Stamps, each design
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Learning, education and further development is an ongoing process throughout life. National and international organisations and programmes are committed to lifelong learning and promote educational activities beyond conventional vocational training.
The interest in certain topics and the desire to remain physically and mentally fit and agile as one grows older are incentives that prompt adults to continue learning. Brain research proves them right. Experts believe that the fact that the ability to concentrate and the capacity to remember declines with age should not be a reason to stop learning.
On the contrary, lifelong learning and dealing with complex and demanding content train serve to train brain activity and mental abilities and contribute to well-being in old age.
The special stamps “MRI 1” and “MRI 2” (face value: CHF 0.90 each) show abstract images of brains scanned using magnetic resonance imaging. The shimmering hologram foil symbolises changes in brain activity. Both special stamps will be printed together in a sheetlet of 8 stamps.
Philatelie Liechtenstein
Technical Information
| Date of Issue: | 6 March 2023 |
| Number of Stamps: | Two (2) gummed stamps |
| Denomination: | 2x CHF 0.90 |
| Designers: | Michèle Steffen, Vaduz |
| Printer and Process: | Cartor Security Printing, Meaucé la Loupe, France by 1-colour offset + hot-foil stamping |
| Paper: | Truwhite FSC Mix Credit 110 g/m2 gummed |
| Stamp Size: | 55.5mm x 30mm |
| Sheet Layout: | 8 stamps |
| Perforations: | 13¼ x 13¼ |
| Quantity Printed: | 48,000 |
Sheet of 8 stamps (4 of each design)
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The Principality of Liechtenstein and Switzerland are celebrating an important anniversary this year: the customs treaty between the two countries was signed 100 years ago. Philately Liechtenstein and Swiss Post are celebrating this occasion with a joint issue.
The Swiss contribution to the current issue is entitled “Relationship” (face value: CHF 0.90) and symbolically unites the two countries with a zip fastener. The motif from Liechtenstein emphasises the historical significance of this long-standing “Friendship” (face value: CHF 1.10) and incorporates elements from the original treaty of 1923.
The treaty on Liechtenstein’s annexation to the Swiss customs territory is seen as a key factor in the Principality’s economic upswing in the 20th century. Since then, the small state has been part of the Swiss customs territory and the Swiss franc serves as its official currency. In the 1990s, the state treaty was adapted to changing needs.
Since then, Liechtenstein has been able to accede to international conventions and become a member of international organisations within the scope of the customs treaty, regardless of whether Switzerland is also a member of them.
Philatelie Liechtenstein
Technical Information
| Date of Issue: | 29 March 2023 |
| Number of Stamps: | Two (2) gummed stamps |
| Denomination: | CHF 0.90 (Relationship), CHF 1.10 (Friendship) |
| Designer: | Isabella Gassner, Diepoldsau; Serap Bulut, Amriswil |
| Printer and Process: | Gutenberg AG, Schaan, Liechtenstein by 4-colour offset CMYK |
| Paper: | Special stamp paper FSC 110 g/m² self-adhesive (water-soluble) |
| Stamp Size: | 40mm x 32.5mm |
| Sheet Layout: | 16 stamps |
| Perforations: | 14 x 13¾ |
| Quantity Printed: | 50,000 |
Sheets of 16 Stamps, each design
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In addition to the classic stamp “100 Years of the Customs Treaty Liechtenstein-Switzerland”, a very limited art edition will be appearing. In this edition, we are combining tradition with innovation to create what is probably the most versatile stamp in the world.
The two artist colleagues Barbara Bühler and KUSPI 023 developed the concept of the classic stamp and packaging. The source of the motif was shot using classical photography and combined and implemented with traditional printing techniques such as steel engraving and offset printing. The packaging was handcrafted using letterpress printing as well as the finest bookbinding work and finished with gold foil stamping.
From a digital perspective, the innovation embodied in the classic postage stamp is what is known as an NFT. An NFT (“non-fungible token”) is a cryptographically unique, indivisible, irreplaceable and verifiable crypto-value. Each NFT exists only once and is assigned to a specific stamp. Both are linked to each other via an identical serial number, with the common origin stored in the blockchain, thus providing protection against counterfeiting. In this art edition, the NFT is virtually linked to a physical work of art by the Brazilian neo-pop artist Romeo Britto. The special feature: this work of art is exhibited in the Liechtenstein National Museum. The print run of the art edition is limited to 1500 NFT stamps! The issue date is 29 March 2023, as with the regular stamp issue. Who would have thought that a stamp could have so many valuable and mysterious properties?The art edition is available in a high-quality, handcrafted folder. It contains the set of stamps with the image as a steel engraving and:
- certificates of authenticity for stamp and NFT
- a numbered NFT with the original digital image of
the painting by Romero Britto- one of 1500 pieces associated with the physical
painting by Romero Britto, which will be exhibited
at the Liechtenstein National Museum- one of the four digital collector’s items of varying
rarity designed by Romero Britto on the theme of
friendship- a QR-Code with a link to Philately Liechtenstein’s
app, where you can access all the information on
your stamp at any time- 4 VIP-Tickets for the Liechtenstein National Museum
Technical Information
| Date of Issue: | 29 March 2023 |
| Number of Stamps: | One (1) physical stamp linked to NFT |
| Denomination: | Non-denominated (package sold for CHF 999.00) |
| Designer: | Barbara Bühler and KUSPI 023 |
| Printer and Process: | Gutenberg AG, Schaan, Liechtenstein by 4-colour offset CMYK and engraving with added digital chip |
| Quantity Printed: | 1,500 |
Further details (including an FAQ) and images of the artwork unveiling can be seen on the Philatelie Liechtenstein website.
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