Universal Postal Union was established in 1875 by the Treaty of Bern. In 2019, UPU celebrates its 145th anniversary. Currently, with its 192 member countries, the union is headquartered in the Swiss capital Berne. On 9th October, World Post Day, Myanmar also issued a stamp to commemorate the 145th anniversary of UPU.
Stamp Design
Technical Details of Stamps
Date of Issue : 9 Oct 2019
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 : 1,000,000 pcs
Stamp Designers : Universal Postal Union
Maxicard
First Day Covers
Official FDC by Myanmar Post
MPS FDC (900 Covers) [MPS-FDC-037]
FDC by U Mya Thaung
On 9th October, the World Post Day celebration was held in Nay Pyi Taw by Myanmar Post. At this event, a special commemorative cover was prepared and gave to the attendees as a souvenir and sold a few numbers of covers. Total of 500 covers were produced. The cancellation is also different from the first day cancellation. The cover is shown below.
This year marks 150th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, and many countries around the world issues stamps commemorating Mathama Gandhi. Myanmar also join the commemoration by issuing the stamp. Mathama Gandhi was born on 2 Oct 1869.
Empty first day cover were sold at 200 Kyats each, and postcard at 100 Kyats. Large folder which can hold one full sheet, a postcard and a first day cover are also sold at 5000 Kyats.
On the first day of issue, 50000 stamps, 1000 First Day Covers, 700 postcards and 200 folder were sold at Mandalay GPO.
Stamp Design
Technical Details of Stamps
Date of Issue : 2 Oct 2019
Printer : Security Printing Works (Myanmar)
Printing Process : Offset
Stamp Size and Format : 42 mm x 30 mm (Horizontal)
Color : 4
Perforation : 14
Denomination : K100
Sheet Composition : 50 Stamps per Sheet
Quantity : 1,000,000 pcs
Stamp Designers : Thiha Lwin (TMH)
First Day Covers
Official FDC by Myanmar Post, cancelled at Mandalay
The twelveth and last stamp of the festivals series is for the month of Nadaw and it was issued on 27 November which is the first day of the month of Nadaw.
The stamp for the month of Nadaw depict its seasonal flower Thazin [Bulbophyllum auricomum] and Myanmar Literature festival. The artists and writers are invited to give a talk on their literature. First Waxin of Nadaw is also known as writers’ day. But, in the old time, Nadaw is the month of ritual feasts honouring Burmese Nats (spirits).
Stamp Design
Technical Details of Stamps
Date of Issue : 27 Nov 2019
Printer : Security Printing Works (Myanmar)
Printing Process : Offset
Stamp Size and Format : 84 mm x 30 mm (Horizontal)
Color : 4
Perforation : 14
Denomination : K200
Sheet Composition : 30 Stamps per Sheet
Quantity : 150,000 pcs each design
Stamp Designers : Wai Zin Paing (MPS)
The eleventh stamp of the festivals series is for the month of Tazaungmone and
it was issued on 28 October which is the first day of the month of Thazaungmone.
The stamp for the month of Tazaungmone (November) depict its seasonal flower Khawe [Luffa acutangula Roxb] and Kathina or Kahtein robe offering festival. Buddhists bring
offerings, which must include the new robe, to the monastery. Burmese
hung the robe and other offerings on the Kahtein Trees or Badaythabin and
donates to the Monks.
Stamp Design
Technical Details of Stamps
Date of Issue : 28 Oct 2019
Printer : Security Printing Works (Myanmar)
Printing Process : Offset
Stamp Size and Format : 84 mm x 30 mm (Horizontal)
Color : 4
Perforation : 14
Denomination : K200
Sheet Composition : 30 Stamps per Sheet
Quantity : 150,000 pcs each design
Stamp Designers : Wai Zin Paing (MPS)
HayPost, the national postal operator of Armenia, issued the postage stamp featuring Kyaw Hla Aung for his winning Aurora prize on 16 Oct 2019. Face valued is 350 AMD, together with the stub of 150 AMD as a donation coupon. A sheet consists of six pairs of stamp and stub. Total of 12,000 copies were produced.
Well, it is time now to create a logo for my blog. I have to say "Thanks" to Wai Zin Paing who designed this logo and many modern Myanmar stamps. The overall idea of the design comes from him. Lets go through the design elements of the logo.
The main element is the bird "Indian Roller". My pen name in Burmese is "Hnat Khar" referring the same bird. Here is the reason why I choose this bird. Burma issued Birds definitive in 1964 and 1968. Among the set, three low value stamps are 5 Pyas, 10 Pyas and 15 Pyas which featured "Indian Roller". At the time, the inland letter rate is 15 Pyas and solo use of 15Pyas bird stamp is enough for postage. The Indian Rollers carried the letters all over the country. They served their duties well.
In 1966, the inland air letter sheet with red imprint design of Indian Roller was issued. In the logo, that air letter sheet was illustrated with color changed as we limits two colors in the logo. Thus the logo illustrating the Indian roller bird is carrying the air letter. The bird is in illustrated double rings of which outer one is simulated perforation.
At the background, the small texts can be seen. These are extracted from the article I published previously. It symbols that I am writing. Again, Thanks Pi for your nice design work.
The tenth stamp of the festivals series is for the month of Thidinguyt and
it was issued on 29 September. It is the 1st day of the month of Thidinguyt.
Thindinguyt festival of lights is held on the seventh month of Burmese lunar calendar. During the festival, people offer lights to Buddha and light candles, lanterns and oil lamps to decorate the houses and temples. And young people pay respects to their parents, teachers and elders. The stamp on the card
featured Thidinguyt's seasonal flower Kyar [Nelumbo nucifera] and Festival of Lights.
Stamp design
Technical Details of Stamps
Date of Issue : 29 Sept 2019
Printer : Security Printing Works (Myanmar)
Printing Process : Offset
Stamp Size and Format : 84 mm x 30 mm (Horizontal)
