AN INDEPENDENT ARCHIVE OF MALTESE STAMPS POSTAGE SINCE 1860 · MALTA & GOZO

2000-05-09 / 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.

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