#Monaco stamps
Monaco Phil 2013 block of stamps
The international philatelic event Monaco Phil 2013 will take place from 5th to 7th December 2013 on Fontvieille Terraces in Monaco. The Office des Emissions de Timbres-Poste is issuing a special block of four stamps featuring the three effigies of H.S.H. Prince Albert II issued since 2006 as well as one stamp depicting His crowned monogram. The block is entirely printed in intaglio process. A gol
150th Anniversary of the Birth of Jules Richard stamp from Monaco
Monaco post issued a stamp to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Jules Richard. The French scientist, Jules Richard (1863-1945) was one of the most loyal employees of Prince Albert Ist and accompanied him on his many oceanographic expeditions. In 1900, he was appointed director of the Monaco Oceanographic Museum then under construction and remained there until his death in 1945. Jul
Centenary of the First Crossword Puzzle stamp from Monaco
Monaco post issued a stamp to commemorate the centenary of the first crossword puzzle. It was Arthur Albert Wynne, a British journalist specializing in puzzles, who had the idea of including the black squares in traditional word squares and adding definitions. When the English newspapers turned down his puzzle, he sent the proposal to an American newspaper. The first crossword was published on 21s
Sharks, Beyond the Misunderstanding stamp block from Monaco
To celebrate World Oceans Day on 8th June, the Monaco OETP, in association with the Monaco Oceanographic Museum, issued a set of four stamps depicting four shark species swimming peacefully with a man. Along with various events organized by the Oceanographic Museum (exhibition, lectures, book, etc.), this set of stamps aims to improve the image of this major predator.
Ecological Transport in Monaco new stamp issue
New Monaco's stamp issue is dedicated to the country's ecological transport – electrically assisted shuttle boat and bicycle. Monaco's government has developed mobility and quality travel solutions that respect the environment. The shuttle boat powered by solar electricity, for example, is far more than a simple gimmick for tourists: it is integrated into the transport network operated by Monaco's
The Nude in Art: Olympia stamp from Monaco
The Post of Monaco has issued a stamp featuring the famous painting by Edouard Manet "Olympia". Painted by Manet in 1863, Olympia was inspired by Titian's Venus of Urbino but deviates from the academic canon in its style. At the time, Olympia shocked in many ways: both the provocative attitude of the woman and the realism of the subject engendered controversy. In painting reality as he saw it, Man
World Cat Show 2012 stamp
Monaco Post has issued a stamp to commemorate the 5th World Cat Show 2012 which will be held in the Auditorium Rainier III, Monaco, on February, 11-12, 2012. Organized by the Feline Federation of Monte Carlo according to the criteria of the World Cat Federation, the event will feature the "Russian Blue", whose specimen is shown on the stamp.
Saint-Martin Gardens stamp from Monaco
Monaco Post has issued a stamp to commemorate the gardens of Saint-Martin, first public gardens created in Monaco. Arranged during the reign of Prince Honore V, they offer lovely walks through winding paths in the heart of a lush Mediterranean flora.
Monaco Post honors Ayrton Senna
Monaco Post is issuing a new stamp to mark 50th anniversary of Ayrton Senna's birth. Ayrton "Magic" Senna was born in Sao Paulo in 1960. He is considered one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time: three times world champion, he won 41 grand prix races and was in pole position 65 times. A genuine idol in Brazil, Senna gave generously to his country's charity organizations. After his death o
Monaco: Exposition Canine Internationale
This international exhibition, organized under the Presidency of H.S.H. Princess Antoinette at the "Espace Fontvieille", will take place on April 5 and 6. This edition is dedicated to the Afghan Hound and Greyhound breeds. Van Gogh, the marvellous Greyhound illustrated on this stamp, belongs to the famous "Attimo Fuggente" dog breeders of Milan. Issue date: 17 March 2008
