Wednesday 10 April 2024

Parcel Insurance service introduced

Myanmar Post has partnered with First National Insurance (General), abbreviated as FNI, to introduce a parcel insurance service. This service commenced on November 1, 2023. The insurance fee is calculated at 1.25% of the insured value. For example, if you wish to insure a parcel valued at 1000 Kyats, an insurance fee of 12.5 Kyats will be added to the postage cost. It's important to note that this service is applicable only to domestic parcels.


Registered mail with PACEL INSURANCE label


Common Yellow Swallowtail - Myanmar Butterfly Species

Myanmar Post issued third stamp of the Myanmar Butterflies Species Stamp Series on 10 Apr 2024. It features Common Yellow Swallowtail (Papilio machaon). Myanmar Post issued the official FDC (blank) and sold at 400 Kyats each.  Collectors also made their own first day covers, maximum cards and album pages.  U Sun Myint Win produced the butterfly shape postcard also.

Stamp Design

Technical Details of Stamps

Date of Issue: 10 Apr 2024
Printer : Security Printing Works (Myanmar)
Printing Process : Offset
Stamp Size and Format : 42 mm x 30 mm (Horizontal)
Color : 4
Perforation : 14
Denomination : K200
Sheet Composition :  50 Stamps per Sheet
Quantity : 200,000 pc
Subject Matter Consultants : Dr Khin San Wai (Entomologist), Dr Thein Aung (Ornithologist)
Design Consultants : Kyaw Myo Naing, Academy Zinyaw Mg Mg (Film), Thiha Lwin (TMH), U Aung Ko (Philatelist)
Artist : Cho San Lin
Graphic Designer : Ahmonoo 


First Day Covers

Official FDC

Official Infocard


Monday 1 April 2024

Common Bluebottle - Myanmar Butterfly Species

Myanmar Post issued second stamp of the Myanmar Butterflies Species Stamp Series on 27 Mar 2024. It features Common Bluebottle (Graphium sarpedon luctatius). Myanmar Post issued the official FDC (blank) and sold at 400 Kyats each.  Collectors also made their own first day covers, maximum cards and album pages.  Notably, U Sun Myint Win produced the butterfly shape postcard as in first stamp.

Stamp Design

One issue with the stamp design is wrong spelling of the scientific name.  The middle word in scientific name should be sarpedon instead of sapedon.  This error was spotted by U Khin Maung Yee.  More than that, many production flaws are also recorded. Most flaws are broken characters in the denomination.

Technical Details of Stamps

Date of Issue: 27 Mar 2024
Printer : Security Printing Works (Myanmar)
Printing Process : Offset
Stamp Size and Format : 42 mm x 30 mm (Horizontal)
Color : 4
Perforation : 14
Denomination : K200
Sheet Composition :  50 Stamps per Sheet
Quantity : 200,000 pc
Subject Matter Consultants : Dr Khin San Wai (Entomologist), Dr Thein Aung (Ornithologist)
Design Consultants : Kyaw Myo Naing, Academy Zinyaw Mg Mg (Film), Thiha Lwin (TMH), U Aung Ko (Philatelist)
Artist : Cho San Lin
Graphic Designer : Ahmonoo 

First Day Covers

Official FDC

Shape postcard produced by U Sun Myint Win

Official Info Card


Thursday 21 March 2024

Postal Museum, Taipei

I had the wonderful opportunity to explore the Postal Museum Taipei on August 17, 2023, following my visit to the Taipei 2023 39th Asian International Stamp Exhibition. Situated at 45 Chong Qing South Road, Section 2, Taipei 100, this captivating museum operates from Tuesday to Sunday, welcoming visitors from 9 AM to 5 PM, with the last admission at 4:30 PM. Keep in mind that the museum is closed every Monday, as well as the day following national and folk holidays.

Upon entering, I was greeted by several floors of fascinating exhibits, with the philatelic library occupying the highest floor. The museum's blend of permanent and temporary displays immediately caught my attention. From mail sorting machines to the tools used in this process, the exhibits vividly portrayed how mail was handled and delivered over time. Additionally, the museum houses a collection of valuable philatelic relics that truly captivate stamp enthusiasts.

One of the highlights of my visit was encountering my big brother, Mr. Mah Lang Moh, from the Chinese Taipei Philatelic Federation at the museum. His insights and knowledge about the exhibits added a rich layer to my experience. It was truly a fruitful day of exploration and learning.

During my visit, I had the chance to capture some memorable moments, and I'm excited to share a glimpse of my experience through the photos I took at the Postal Museum Taipei.

Building where Postal Museum located


Mail Bags


Philatelic Library