EUROPA Stamp Themes through the Years -1956-2027.
2026 marks the 70th anniversary of EUROPA Stamps, a philatelic initiative launched to foster stronger relationships among European countries and promote lasting peace and unity. First issued in 1956 by six nations—Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, the founding members of the European Union—this initiative has grown to include 53 participating postal organizations.
EUROPA stamp themes through the years
| YEAR | THEME/MOTIF |
|---|---|
| 1956 | EUROPA – tower formed by the 6 letters of the Latin word for Europe motif |
| 1957 | Peace and Welfare motif |
| 1958 | Dove flying over the letter ‘E’ for Europe motif |
| 1959 | Key ring motif |
| 1960 | Roman mail – coach wheel with 19 spokes motif. First official CEPT issue. |
| 1961 | Stylised dove made up of 19 individual doves motif |
| 1962 | Stylised tree with 19 leaves motif |
| 1963 | Stylised cross motif |
| 1964 | A flower motif, celebrating 5 years of the CEPT |
| 1965 | A spring tree motif |
| 1966 | A ship motif |
| 1967 | Cogwheels motif |
| 1968 | A key motif with the CEPT logo in handle |
| 1969 | A temple motif made of the words ‘Europa’ and ‘CEPT’, celebrating 10years of the CEPT |
| 1970 | A sun motif composed of 24 interwoven wires |
| 1971 | A chain motif |
| 1972 | An Aurora borealis motif made of 14 little stars representing an allegory of communication |
| 1973 | A stylised post horn motif. The 3 arrows are said to represent CEPT’s primary objectives: posts, telegraphs and telephone services |
| 1974 | Sculpture |
| 1975 | Painting |
| 1976 | Handicraft |
| 1977 | Landscape |
| 1978 | Monuments |
| 1979 | Postal history |
| 1980 | Famous people |
| 1981 | Folklore and feasts |
| 1982 | Historic events |
| 1983 | Inventions |
| 1984 | Bridge |
| 1985 | European Music Year |
| 1986 | Nature conservation |
| 1987 | Modern architecture |
| 1988 | Transportation |
| 1989 | Children’s games |
| 1990 | Post office buildings |
| 1991 | European aerospace |
| 1992 | 500 years of the discovery of the Americas |
| 1993 | Contemporary art |
| 1994 | Great discoveries |
| 1995 | Peace and freedom |
| 1996 | Famous European women |
| 1997 | Tales and legends |
| 1998 | Festivals and national celebrations |
| 1999 | Nature reserves and parks |
| 2000 | New millennium – European way to common integration |
| 2001 | Water – National Treasure |
| 2002 | Circus |
| 2003 | Poster Art |
| 2004 | Holidays |
| 2005 | Gastronomy |
| 2006 | Integration through the eyes of Young People, celebrating 50years Europa CEPT |
| 2007 | 100 years of Scouting |
| 2008 | Writing letters |
| 2009 | The international year of Astronomy |
| 2010 | Children books |
| 2011 | Forests – International year of forests |
| 2012 | Visit… |
| 2013 | The postman van |
| 2014 | National music instruments |
| 2015 | Old toys |
| 2016 | Ecology in Europe – Think Green |
| 2017 | Castles |
| 2018 | Bridges |
| 2019 | National Birds |
| 2020 | Ancient postal routes |
| 2021 | Endangered National Wildlife |
| 2022 | Stories and Myths |
| 2023 | “PEACE” – the highest value of humanity motif |
| 2024 | Underwater Flora and Fauna |
| 2025 | National Archaeological Discoveries |
| 2026 | 70th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamp motif |
| 2027 | Street Art |
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