Myanmar - Russia Tiger Population Preservation Stamps 2022

The 2nd International Tiger Forum was held in Vladivostok, Russia, on September 5, 2022. The forum aimed to evaluate the outcomes of the Global Tiger Recovery Programme since its launch in 2010 and to discuss future strategies for tiger conservation, with a special focus on the Amur tiger. To commemorate the event, Myanmar Post issued three postage stamps along with three first day covers (FDCs).  Empty first day covers (without stamps or cancellations) were sold for 400 Kyats each.

Additionally, Myanmar Post released a large-format special edition FDC in a limited run of only 200 covers, which were presented as gifts to officials. A notable stamp error was discovered by U Maw Lwin Sein—on one sheet, the bottom row of five stamps was imperforate due to a missing row of perforation.

Technical Details of Stamps

Date of Issue: 5 Sep 2022
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 : 100,000 pc per design
Designer : The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Conversation of Myanmar

First Day Covers

Official FDC 1

Official FDC 2

Official FDC 3

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.