Royal Mail Issues "DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal" Slogan Postmark

At 12:50:52 Myanmar Time on 28 March 2025, a devastating earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck the Sagaing Region of Myanmar. The epicenter was located near Mandalay, the nation’s second-largest city. It was the most powerful earthquake to hit Myanmar since 1912 and ranks as the second deadliest in the country's modern era. The quake caused severe destruction throughout Myanmar and led to significant damage in neighboring Thailand. Urgent humanitarian assistance is needed for those affected.

In support of relief efforts, Royal Mail has teamed up with the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to help raise awareness and encourage public donations. To mark this campaign, a special slogan postmark is being used on UK mail. The slogan features the message "DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal" enclosed in a box, with the line "DONATE NOW AT DEC.ORG.UK" printed directly beneath.

Mockup slogan dated 05-05-2025

The Norvic Philatelics Blog has shared an example of this postmark, seen on mail processed at Mount Pleasant Mail Centre and dated 02 April 2025. I will continue to update this post with more examples as they become available.

Red Lacewing - Myanmar Butterfly Species

Myanmar Post issued final stamp of the Myanmar Butterflies Species Stamp Series on 19 Mar 2025. It features Red Lacewing (Cethosia biblis). Myanmar Post issued the official FDC (blank) and sold at 600 Kyats each.  The info card was also sold at 600 Kyats.  Collectors also made their own first day covers, maximum cards and album pages.  

Technical Details of Stamps

Date of Issue: 19 Mar 2025
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

Private FDC by U Sein Min

Costumes ~ Yatanarbon

Last set of costume series was issued on 29 Jun 2022.  The set includes two stamps depicting man and woman in Yatanarbon era costumes. No official FDCs and folding cards were sold.  Collectors made their own FDCs and maxicards.

Technical Details of Stamps

Date of Issue : 29 Jun 2022
Printer : Security Printing Works (Myanmar)
Printing Process : Offset
Stamp Size and Format : 30 mm x 42 mm (Horizontal)
Color : 4
Perforation : 14
Denomination : K200 two designs
Sheet Composition :  50 Stamps per Sheet
Quantity : xxx,xxx pc per design
Stamp Designers : U Aung Than Htay, Prof Myat Tun Aung

First Day Cover

Private FDC by U Sein Minn

Private FDC by U Chan Myae Aung

"Postage Stamps of Myanmar" Now Available in English

For those who follow Myanmar philatelic literature, you may recall a Burmese-language book published in 2018 titled Postage Stamps of Myanmar. Written by U Kyaw Myint Maung and published by U Thiha Lwin (TMH), the book has been a valuable resource for collectors.

Now, in an exciting development, the book has been translated into English by Daw Mra Hnin Si, with the English edition officially released in October 2024.

Book Details:

Title: Postage Stamps of Myanmar
Author: U Kyaw Myint Maung
Publisher: U Thiha Lwin (TMH)
ISBN: 978-99986-57-24-3
Price: $28 per copy
Pages: 327 (full-color)
Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket
Bonus: Includes a bookmark with an actual stamp insert

Unlike many traditional philatelic catalogs, this book focuses on the historical narratives behind Myanmar’s postage stamps. It explores the background events depicted on stamps issued from 1937—when Myanmar was still under British rule—through to the latest 2024 butterfly-themed issues.

This marks the eighth book by U Kyaw Myint Maung, further cementing his contributions to the field of Myanmar philately. The quality of this edition, with its detailed historical insights and premium design, makes it an essential reference for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Congratulations to both the author and publisher on this remarkable achievement!

Costumes ~ Konbaung

The fourth set of costume series was issued on 2 Mar 2022.  The set includes two stamps depicting man and woman in Konbaung era costumes. No official FDCs and folding cards were sold.  Collectors made their own FDCs and maxicards.

Technical Details of Stamps

Date of Issue : 2 March 2022
Printer : Security Printing Works (Myanmar)
Printing Process : Offset
Stamp Size and Format : 30 mm x 42 mm (Horizontal)
Color : 4
Perforation : 14
Denomination : K200 two designs
Sheet Composition :  50 Stamps per Sheet
Quantity : 300,000 pc per design
Stamp Designers : U Aung Than Htay, Prof Myat Tun Aung

First Day Covers

Private FDC by U Sein Minn

Private FDC by U Sein Minn

74th Anniversary of Independence Day

On 4th Jan 2022, Myanmar Post issued a set of stamps comprising of three stamps to commemorate 74th anniversary of Independence Day as issued in every year.  Myanmar Post sold three types of covers with cachets (same designs as the stamps issued).  No official FDCs were sold for this issue.

Technical Details of Stamps

Date of Issue : 4 January 2025
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 : 300,000 pc per design
Stamp Designers : Ministry of Information

First Day Covers

Private FDC by U Gabriel Latt

76th Anniversary of Union Day

Myanmar Post issued a stamp to commemorate 76th anniversary of Union Day (12 Feb 2023).  The graphics elements of the stamps include the ethnic nationals in related costumes and the Panglong Independence monument.

Specifications of the stamp

Date of issue: 12 Feb 2023
Printer: Security Printing Works (Myanmar)
Printing Process: Offset
Stamp Size: 42mm x 30mm
Color: 4
Perforation: 14
Denomination: K200
Sheet Composition: 50 stamps per sheet
Quantity: 300,000 pcs
Designer: Myanmar Post

First Day Covers

Official FDC