#South Africa
Stamps spread message on bees to the world. Three stamps introduced by South African Post
FindYourStampsValue.com is excited to let our readers know that the South African Post Office is to issue a set of stamps entitled “Bees for Africa” on 12 July 2017. Designed by The Open Window Institute for Arts and Digital Sciences’ student, Jessica Delaney, the aim of the stamps is to educate the public about the need for the conservation of bees. There is great concern in conservation circles
My Education is my Future. One special occasion stamp released by South African Post
In 2015, Oxford University Press Southern Africa (OUPSA) celebrated 100 years of publishing educational books in Southern Africa. South African Post commemorated the occasion with a miniature stamp sheet featuring the winning entry from an art and writing competition for schools under the theme “My Education my Future”. The stamp artwork is by Junaid Opperman, a grade 8 learner from De Rust Hoer S
South African Geology celebrated with a new special issue. Ten special stamps released by South African Post
FindYourStampsValue.com is excited to inform our readers that the SA Post Office has issued a limited set of 50 000 stamps to celebrate the 35th International Geological Congress taking place from 27 August to 4 September. Each stamp sheet contains ten stamps and costs R84. The stamps offer an artistic interpretation of ten important geological superlatives. The concept designs for these stamps we
South Africa’s World Post Day celebrated by unusual stamp issue
According to info received by FindYourStampsValue.com South Africa Post celebrated the World Post Day with a special stamp issue that honors people who work in this sphere. South Africa’s World Post Day stamp issue comprises a self-adhesive stamp sheet with five stamps and one commemorative envelope. A special feature to add some value and to express the message of the people behind the scenes in
South African treasury from the earth – gorgeous ceramic vessels
FindYourStampsValue.com hurries to inform that South Africa Post has released a series of stamps dedicated to the ceramic vessels that were found on the territory of this country. The issue consists of ten stamps that were put into circulation on the 13th of November. For thousands of years, dating far back into pre-historic times, pottery has played a significant role in human development. In mor
Stamp issue of South Africa Post on presidential inauguration
According to info got by FindYourStampsValue.com, South Africa Post issued a commemorative stamp on occasion of presidential inauguration. This important event took place on 24th of May. A special stamp and commemorative envelope were released on the 15th of August 2014. On 7 May 2014, more than 18 million South Africans went to the polls to vote for the government of their choice. The result was
South African Lighthouses – national monuments and popular tourists’ attractions
FindYourStampsValue.com got to know that South Africa Post has prepared a new stamp issue illustrating its great lighthouses. The release of this set of stamps took place on the 20th of August. A set of five self-adhesive stamps and one commemorative envelope feature artwork by JWS Longland, a student from North-West University. For about 400 years, from the 15th to the 19th century, sailing aroun
Twenty years of freedom and democracy – new stamp issue of South Africa Post
FindYourStampsValue.com is glad to inform that the Post Office of South Africa celebrates 20 years of freedom and democracy by issuing a commemorative series of stamps. This momentous occasion presents an opportunity for all South Africans to reflect on how our freedom and democracy were achieved. Government has encouraged every sector of society to reflect on the progress made and the challenges
World War I Centenary – new stamp issue from the series “Lest we forget…”
2014 marks 100 years since the start of World War I. Also known as The Great War, it was hoped, that this would be "the war to end all wars". Engulfing Europe from 1914 to 1918, the war caused untold suffering and massive loss of life. To commemorate this major historical event and South Africa's role in it, the South African Post office will issue a set of six se-tenant stamps and one commemorat
Ukuthunga – original embroidery appeared on South Africa's stamps
On the farm Pro Nobis near Hluhluwe in KwaZulu-Natal, a group of embroidery artists have made a name for themselves by creating extraordinary artwork. They are part of Tunga Embroidery Studio, which has been developing the creative skills of rural Zulu women since 2003. To celebrate this unusual art form, the South African Post Office will issue a miniature sheet with one stamp and a commemorative
