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2024 New Zealand stamps, covers ‘n discovery

2024 New Zealand stamps, covers ‘n discovery

Another year of New Zealand stamps is done and dusted. It's time to roll out the 2024 program.  NZ Post has already tossed us a fun one - Making a Game, a series that explores video games developed by New Zealanders. I mention this because one of the games is weirdly...

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2023 EUROPA CEPT- a theme born from war

The 2023 EUROPA CEPT stamps are going to be a curious mix. The original theme, Underwater Fauna & Flora, was moved to 2024 after the EUROPA committee...
A new year for Mongolian stamps – 2024 begins

A new year for Mongolian stamps – 2024 begins

It's time for a new year for Mongolian stamps. And I'll bet you can't tell I'm beyond excited. Last year Mongolia's post office revamped their website and I'm having more fun than is natural poking around. Mongol Post is offering up very high-quality scans of all...

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Canada’s Spring Flowers – 17 years & counting

Canada’s Spring Flowers – 17 years & counting

Each year, Canada Post ushers in spring with a fresh pair of flower stamps. It's one of the highlights of the year and has proven to be immensely popular. The long running series began in 2007 with a Canadian favourite Lilacs.  Although the series officially started...

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