MALTA16cBuilding Europe — 16cImage unavailable
20002000-05-09 / Culture & books
Europa 2000
Children building star-shaped blocks represent Europe’s future in the common Europa design.
2 stamp records · 16c / 46c
Ordinary basic design/value types and explicitly documented major technical changes, including distinct miniature-sheet stamps and self-adhesive booklet types. Excludes postage dues (separate audit), unchanged reprints, tabs, repeated formats, plate states and minor varieties.
Research notes: The contemporary release entry explicitly says 9 May; its illustrated handstamp appears to read 8 May. The stated release date is retained, with the illustration conflict awaiting independent official confirmation.