Regardless of whether you're a seasoned philatelist or a newcomer to the world of stamp collecting, staying updated on the latest releases is essential. There’s a chance that one of these new stamps could turn into a valuable collectible down the line. Previously, we've offered updates on newly released stamps from different countries:
- Digest: New Stamps of the USA, 2024
- Digest: New Stamps of the UK, 2024
- Digest: New Stamps of Canada, 2024
- Digest: New Stamps of Australia, 2024
- Digest: New Stamps of Germany, 2024
We keep on exploring new French stamps. This is part 4 of our digest. You can check the previous ones:
- Digest: New Stamps of France, Part 1
- Digest: New Stamps of France, Part 2
- Digest: New Stamps of France, Part 3
Happy stamp exploring!
13. POKÉMON stamp (Release: February 28, 2024)
The Pokémon cartoon, also known as "Pokémon: The Animated Series," follows the adventures of Ash Ketchum and his Pokémon companions as they travel through various regions to become Pokémon Masters.
With an emphasis on friendship, teamwork, and the bond between trainers and their Pokémon, the series has captivated audiences around the world since its debut in the late 1990s.
On February 27, 2024, La Poste issued a stamp from the youth series featuring Pikachu, one of the most iconic Pokémon. This stamp was previewed on Pokémon Day, February 27, 2024, alongside a collector's set of four stamps.
14. Recreational boating, Stamp Festival / Navigation de Plaisance, Fête du Timbre (Release: March 11, 2024)
Every year, France celebrates Stamp Day to promote philately and highlight new stamp issues. Stamp enthusiasts gather during special events to exchange collections and discover the latest philatelic creations. On the occasion of the stamp festival, workshops are organized to introduce children to the collection and the history of stamps. In 2024, the topic of Stamp Day is recreational boating.
15. Julie-Victoire Daubié, 1824–1874 stamp (Release: March 11, 2024)
On March 11, 2024, La Poste issued a stamp bearing the effigy of Julie-Victoire Daubié, the first woman to obtain a bachelor's degree in 1861. She was a French teacher and activist for women's rights in the 1800s.
Daubié was the first woman in France to earn a baccalauréat in 1861, which helped open doors for girls' education. She fought for equal education and job opportunities for women.
During her lifetime, Julie-Victoire wrote many articles promoting women's rights and the importance of their roles in society. Her work still inspires efforts for gender equality today.
16. Stamp Day, On Board of a Sailboat / Fête du Timbre – Á Bord d'un Voilier (Release: March 11, 2024) 
The 2024 Stamp Festival is taking place in 85 cities in France on March 9 and 10, 2024, with a new theme on the pleasures of navigation. At the festival, the postmen often wear special uniforms and distribute commemorative stamps during this festive day, making the link between culture and philatelic art.
Every year, an exhibition of rare and historical stamps attracts collectors from all over the world, making the stamp festival an unmissable event for postal art lovers.
