#Slovenia stamps
Slovenia Post celebrates Year of the Ox with a bright stamp!
Slovenia Post introduced to collectors’ attention a special “Year of the Ox” stamp that features the image of a solemn ox drawn in black and red colors. This is the second animal in the Chinese zodiac and the biggest and strongest of the twelve. The stamp that also features a Chinese hieroglyph was designed by Maja Tomažič. 2021 is the Year of the Ox, which will begin on Februar
Domestic cats – three new stamps released by Slovenia Post
The origins of the domestic cat date back to ancient Egypt. At that time these animals even became a status symbol. Today cats are found all over the world and have the status of pets. Domestic cats come in many different varieties, since reproduction is left to nature. Slovenia Post issued three new stamps and one miniature sheet depicting various breeds of cats. The first stamp features a Europ
100 years of football in Slovenia with a stamp!
The year 2020 is a special one for Slovene football in that it sees the sport's national governing body celebrate its centenary and Slovenia Post marks this special occasion with a philatelic issue. The key event in making football dreams reality came in 1920, with the foundation of the first governing body covering the territory of present-day Slovenia. The first championship was also played that
Decorated eggs appeared on three new Slovenian Easter stamps!
Slovenia Post has prepared for Easter and introduced three great stamps that show decorated eggs, which in Slovenia are known as pirhi, pisanice, pisanke, remenke or remenice. Being the central feature of the festive table, the decorated eggs differ according to various regions of Slovenia, as reflected in their names. Like in many other countries, these eggs are a permanent fixture among the food
Slovenia's stamp celebrates 500th anniversary of the birth of Adam Bohorič!
Slovenia Post issued a special stamp to celebrate one of the country’s prominent personalities - Adam Bohorič. In 1584 he wrote (in Latin) the first grammar of Slovene, entitled Arcticae horulae ſucciſivae. The grammatical structures in it are adapted to the structures of Latin. The stamp introduced by Slovenia Post shows the first page of the grammar, with an indication in Latin explaining
Slovenia Post features Logar Valley Nature Park on a special stamp!
Slovenia Post issued a special stamp featuring Logar Valley Nature Park that is one of the most beautiful Alpine glacial valleys in Europe. The Logar Valley and the mountainsides boast a variety of mountain flowers, some of which are very rare or even endangered. The stamp designed by Slovenia Post shows the beauty of nature and the varied hilly and mountainous landscape. This issue calls on us to
Slovenia Post issued three stamps featuring brown bears!
The brown bear is an important part of the naturaland cultural heritage both in Slovenia and elsewhere in Europe. Today Slovenia is one of the rare countries in Europe with stabile and one of the most vital brown bear population. The Slovenian brown bear population is very important for the re-introduction of this species in Italy, Austria and France. The issue featuring brown bears in a habitual
Arts and Crafts in Slovenia – a special stamp released by Slovenia Post
Slovenia Post has released a special stamp on theme “Arts and Crafts”. This beautiful item celebrates the creative work of one of the greatest Slovenian porcelain artists Nika Stupica. She occupies a special place in Slovenia’s contemporary arts and crafts scene. Designed by Polonca Peterca, the stamp shows the set of beautiful porcelain wares featuring beautiful polka-dot patter
“On Our Own Land” film honored with a special stamp by Slovenia Post
On 21 November 1948 the first Slovene post-war feature-length film On Our Own Land (Na svoji zemlji) had its premiere. This date stands as the symbolic date of the last act of the birth of Slovene professional filmmaking. To mark this event Slovenia Post has released a special stamp depicting one of the most memorable scenes from the film. The stamp made in black and white colours will be especial
Superstition and Magic in Slovenia. Five mysterious stamps introduced by Slovenia Post
Like in other countries, in Slovenia people believe in magic and superstitions. To underline the importance of this area to the culture, Slovenia Post has released four bright stamps that are dedicated to superstitions and magic. These beliefs are related to witches, black cats, protection of newborn babies, reading coffee grounds and St John's wreaths. The four new stamps in this series are impor
