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Pondering San Marino 2023 stamps

by | Apr 2, 2023

San Marino – small country with a mighty stamp program. I was surprised with my favourite pick from last year’s program. I’ve gone back to the 2022 page a couple of times this past week, confirming, “yup, that’s the stamp I think was the best”.  And here it is:

Memorial Artwork for the Health Emergency     

Artist Giovanni Giulianelli’s Memorial Artwork for the Health Emergency was the surprise hit in a year heavy with artwork both old and modern. This 4 stamp set of Giulianeli’s sculptures  proved to be thought provoking. I normally gravitate to sharper colours but this set … it’s perfect. 

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Topics: science | women

International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
International Day of Women and Girls in Science

3 stamps, 3 sheets of 20, cancel
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February 11 was the International Day celebrating women and girls in the STEMS. This UN initiative began as an

… idea for an International Day of Women and Girls in Science was generated during the inaugural High-Level World Women’s Health and Development Forum organised by the Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT) and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), and held on 10-11 February 2015 at the United Nations Headquarters, with the participation of government Ministers and representatives from UNESCOUN-WomenWHOUNRWAUNICEFUNFPA, and the Every Woman Every Child Initiative. Most of the distinguished guests and speakers at the inaugural Forum, whether at ministerial, intergovernmental, diplomatic, academic or professional levels, were Women in Science. Our History – February11 (womeninscienceday.org)

The stamp’s motifs: 

  • Be emission star
  • an Epsilon Aurigae star
  • stellar spectroscopy 

nternational Day of Women and Girls in Science (dfn.sm)

Be star | COSMOS (swin.edu.au)

A mysterious star called Epsilon Aurigae | Sky Archive | EarthSky

Introduction to Stellar Spectroscopy – Articles – Articles – Articles – Cloudy Nights

Designer: Lucia Roscini

Release date: March 4, 2023


Traditional Crafts – Artisans
Topics: crafts

Traditional Crafts - Artisans cancel 

Traditional Crafts - ArtisansTraditional Crafts - ArtisansTraditional Crafts - Artisans

Traditional Crafts - Artisans Traditional Crafts - Artisans Traditional Crafts - Artisans 

3 stamps, 3 sheets of 20, cancel 
offset

  • ceramist
  • luthier
  • stonemason

Designer: Sandro Fabbri

Release date: March 4, 2023


80th Anniversary of the Birth of Lucio Dalla (1943 – 2012)
Topics: music

80th Anniversary of the Birth of Lucio Dalla (1943 - 2012) cancel 

80th Anniversary of the Birth of Lucio Dalla (1943 - 2012) souvenir sheet 

2 stamps on souvenir sheet, cancel
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Italian musician and song writer 

Lucio Dalla 

San Marino pays homage to Lucio Dalla 80 years after his birth – Philatelic Numismatic Division San Marino (dfn.sm)

Designer: Christian Bottino using photos courtesy Fondazione Lucio Dalla

Release date: March 4, 2023


May

EUROPA 2023 – PEACE

San Marino cancel 

San Marino stamp 

San Marino sheets of 12

1 stamp, sheets of 12, cancel
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Designers Peace knot: Linda Bos / Runa Egilsdottir, Esch-sur-Alzette

Release date: May 9, 2023


The Four Seasons

The Four Seasons cancel 

The Four Seasons 4 stamps from San Marino

4 stamps on souvenir sheet, cancel
offset

Designer: Riccardo Varini

Release date: May 9, 2023


60th Anniversary of the Cassa Edile Sammarinese

60th Anniversary of the Cassa Edile Sammarinese 

60th Anniversary of the Cassa Edile Sammarinese

1 stamp on souvenir sheet, cancel
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Construction Fund San Marino of Mutuality and Assistance

Designer: Cristian Ceccaroni

Release date: May 9, 2023


Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol 

Andy Warhol 

Andy Warhol

1 stamp, cancel, sheets of 12
offset

San Marino will host an Andy Warhol exhibition from July 7 to October 8, 2023.

Artist: Andy Warhol 

Release date: May 9, 2023


75th Anniversary of the Birth of Gino Strada

75th anniversary of the birth of Gino Strada 

75th anniversary of the birth of Gino Strada 

1 stamp on souvenir sheet, cancel
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Tributes have been paid to Gino Strada, the Italian surgeon and “maestro of humanity” known for setting up world-class hospitals for the victims of war, who has died aged 73.

The medic, who in 1994 co-founded the humanitarian organisation Emergency to provide free, quality healthcare for those injured in conflict, died on Friday in France, reports said.

A heart and lung transplant surgeon by training, Strada embarked on a mission to help heal those caught up in some of the world’s bloodiest and most intractable conflicts, including in Afghanistan, Iraq and Yemen.

Emergency started its work in Rwanda during the genocide, and says it has gone on to treat more than 11 million people in 19 countries. The organisation currently operates in Afghanistan, where it has a world-renowned surgical centre, Eritrea, Iraq, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Yemen and Sudan, as well as Italy.

‘Maestro of humanity’: Italian surgeon Gino Strada dies at 73 | Conflict and arms | The Guardian

 

Release date: May 9, 2023


10th Giro d’Italia d’Epoca

10th Giro d'Italia d'Epoca 

10th Giro d'Italia d'Epoca

10th Giro d'Italia d'Epoca 

1 stamp, cancel, sheets of 12
offset

This Italian cycling event began in 2011. It is dedicated to vintage bicycle enthusiasts:

The role of the GIDE consists in approaching and correctly directing passionate cyclists towards the vintage world, in coordinating and supporting historical cycle events, ensuring the homogeneity of the events present in the calendar, in guaranteeing the participants on the quality of the same, in promoting and enhance local realities and encourage eco-sustainable tourism…
REGOLAMENTO ORGANIZZATORI CICLOSTORICHE DEL CIRCUITO DEL GIRO D’ITALIA D’EPOCA 2023

Designer: Riccardo Guasco

Release date: May 9, 2023


September

40th Anniversary of the Diplomatic Relations Between San Marino and the European Union

40th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between San Marino and the European Union 

40th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between San Marino and the European Union

40th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between San Marino and the European Union

1 stamp, cancel, sheets of 12
offset

Designer: Giulia Costantini

Release date: September 26, 2023


Botanica Mirabilis

Botanica Mirabilis 

Botanica Mirabilis Botanica Mirabilis

3 stamps on souvenir sheet, cancel 

Artwork from the Antique Collection of the San Marino State Library, Discorsi di Pietro Andrea Mattioli sull’opera del Dioscoride from 1604

Release date: September 26, 2023


 15th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Between San Marino and Mexico

15th anniversary of diplomatic relations between San Marino and Mexic 

15th anniversary of diplomatic relations between San Marino and Mexic

15th anniversary of diplomatic relations between San Marino and Mexic

1 stamp, sheets of 12, cancel 
offset

Designer: Monika Dattner

Release date: September 26, 2023


50th Council of Sammarinese Citizens Living Abroad

50th Council of Sammarinese Citizens Living Abroad
 

50th Council of Sammarinese Citizens Living Abroad

50th Council of Sammarinese Citizens Living Abroad

1 stamp, sheets of 12, cancel 
offset

Release date: September 26, 2023


October

90th Anniversary of the Birth of Guido Crepax (1933-2003)

90th anniversary of the birth of Guido Crepax cancel

90th anniversary of the birth of Guido Crepax sheet 

4 stamps on souvenir sheet
offset with black and fluorescent yellow invisible ink

Guido Crepax began his career and transitioned to graphic art. He is considered one of Italy’s great cartoonists, with sme of his work being translated to a TV series and a film.  Guido Crepax | Italy | The Guardian

Artist: Guido Crepax
Designer: San Marino Post staff

Release date: October 24, 2023


Christmas 2023

Madonna of the Magnificat 1481  Uffizi Gallery Florence
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Madonna of the Magnificat 1481  Uffizi Gallery Florence
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Madonna of the Magnificat 1481  Uffizi Gallery Florence
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Artist: Botticelli
Painting: “Virgin with Child and Angels” (“Madonna of the Magnificat”) 1481, tempura 
Location: Uffizi Gallery, Florence

Release date: October 24, 2023


UNWTO International Conference on Accessible Tourism

UNWTO International Conference on Accessible Tourism cancel 

UNWTO International Conference on Accessible Tourism 

UNWTO International Conference on Accessible Tourism 

1 stamp, sheets of 12, cancel
offset

Designer: Elena Zangoli

Release date: October 24, 2023


Beyond the Horizon

Beyond the Horizon
 

Beyond the Horizon
 

Beyond the Horizon
 

1 stamp, sheets of 12, cancel
offset

Beyond the Horizon: Current Challenges and Possible Futures for Small and Medium-Sized Italian Banks

Designer: Esploratori dello Spazio

Release date: October 24, 2023


2023 Annual Collection

2023 Annual Collection 2023 Annual Collection 

2023 Annual Collection

Run of 2000

Designer: Esploratori dello spazio

Release date:  October 31, 2023


The Christmas of Wonders – Special Cancel

First Tower of San Marino covered in snow and surrounded by stars

First Tower of San Marino covered in snow and surrounded by stars

Issued to coincide with the annual “The Christmas of Wonders” of the Republic of San Marino.

Release date: November 11, 2023 to Epiphany 2024

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