#Monaco stamps
Stamp issue to mark the next session of the International Olympic Committee
According to info received by FindYourStampsValue.com Monaco Post has prepared for releasing a special commemorative stamp marking 127th Session of the International Olympic Committee that will take place Monaco. The issue is scheduled to be put into circulation on the 1st of December. On 8th and 9th December 2014, for the third time in its history, the Principality of Monaco will host the Interna
New issues of Monaco Post commemorating Centenary of the First World War
Centenary of the First World War - Hotel Alexandra Constructed in the same period as the Monte-Carlo Casino, the Hotel Alexandra was transformed into a military hospital during the First World War, like numerous other hotels in the region. Wounded allied soldiers were brought here. Centenary of the First World War - Prince Louis II Born in 1870, Louis II, known as the Soldier Prince, volunteered f
New issues on 12th July 2014 produced by Monaco Post
Baby & Nepal Association On 12th July 2013, H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco founded the Baby & Nepal Association in order to support two elephants who escaped being put down thanks to Her fervent commitment. H.S.H. Princess Stephanie had a 3,500 m2 park built on the Fonbonne estate and continues to care passionately for these forty-year-old pachyderms. National Species: The Carob Tree
New Monaco stamp: The Evolution of Transport in the Principality
New Monaco stamp is dedicated to the evolution of public transport in the Principality of Monaco. Founded in 1939, the Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco (CAM) took over from the old Compagnie des Tramways de Monaco (CTM) established in 1897. During its existence, the CTM exploited three lines linking different suburbs of the Principality. The CTM network was purchased by the company Tramways de Nice
Marsupilami stamp from Monaco
Monaco post issued a funny stamp dedicated to Marsupilami, comic strips characters popular in Monaco. Before experiencing its own adventures in Palombia and being the hero of a comic strips series, Marsupilami was a spin-off character from the famous "Spirou and Fantasio" series written by André Franquin. He first appeared in 1952. A real scientific enigma, Marsupilami is gifted with an Herculean
Centenary of the 1st Monaco Air Rally stamp
The post of Monaco issued a stamp to celebrate the centenary of the first Monaco Air Rally. Published in February 1914, the regulations of the Monaco international rally pose a novel challenge held from 1st to 15th April 2014. The rally has seven itineraries each comprising a land-based stretch of 1140 km departing from different towns in Europe and a common maritime stretch of 210 km to Monaco, f
Nudes in Art: Diana at the Bath stamps from Monaco
The visual chosen to illustrate the theme "nudes in art" on new Monaco stamps is Diana at the Bath, a work by the Italian painter Carlo Maratti (or Maratta) in 1684. The painting was engraved in the 18th Century, when it belonged to the Princes of Monaco collection.
50th Anniversary of the Princess Grace of Monaco Foundation celebrated on stamp
The post of Monaco issued a stamp in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Princess Grace of Monaco Foundation. Founded in 1964 by the Princess Grace, the main mission of the Foundation is to help hospitalized children and their families. To respect the heritage of the Princess Grace, HRH the Princess of Hanover, President of the Foundation since 1982, has decided to provide financial support
Legendary F1 Drivers – Gilles Villeneuve and Ayrton Senna commemorated on Monaco stamps
The new issue by Monaco post is dedicated to the legendary Formula 1 drivers Gilles Villeneuve and Ayrton Senna. Born in 1950, Gilles Villeneuve was a Canadian car driver, who died during the Belgian Grand Prix qualification tournament in 1982. Despite a poorly developed track record (six Grand Prix victories), his highly spectacular driving style contributed to making him one of the F1 legends. H
Winter Olympic Games "Sochi 2014" commemorated by Monaco post
Monaco Post issued a stamp to commemorate the Winter Olympic Games Sochi 2014. A town on the North Seacoast, Sochi will host the 22nd Winter Olympic Games from 7th to 23rd February 2014. The challenges will be held at two sites: The Olympic park situated on the coastal zone and the Krasnaia Poliana resort in the Caucasus. The Monaco delegation will comprise sports people representing bobsleigh and
