The beauty of Poland fixed on a new series of postage stamps
Branicki Palace in Bialystok, a mosque in Kruszyniany, an Orthodox monastery in Supraśl, a historic church in Tykocin, a bison reserve in the Białowieża National Park and the picturesque panorama of Drohiczyn - these are Podlasie Pearls, captured in photos used in the latest series of postage stamps. From April 28 this year. They can be admired on six philatelic values of the new emission "The beauty of Poland".
The stamps were officially presented on May 6 this year, at the Ikon Museum in Supraśl, during a special show with the participation of the Vice President of the Council of Ministers, Minister of State Asset Jacek Sasin - project initiator and deputy minister of the Ministry of Jan Kanthak. Poczta Polska during the ceremony was represented by the president of the company Tomasz Zdzikot and vice president Wiesław Włodek. The presentation of the values was hosted by representatives of the region: Podlasie Voivode Bohdan Paszkowski and Artur Kosicki - Marshal of the Podlasie Voivodship. Jarosław Stawiarski, Marshal of the Lublin Province, also appeared at the ceremony.
- Poland is full of places worth visiting, both in terms of nature, architecture, monuments or unique works of culture and art. I am convinced that the emission of postage stamps "Beauty of Poland" will contribute to the promotion of unique places both in Podlasie and in our entire country - emphasizes Jacek Sasin, the Minister of State Asset.
Podlasie is a unique region - it tempts with both beautiful nature and a fascinating culture, in which, as in the melting pot, different faces of Slavicity mix with Tatar and Jewish traditions.
- The initiative to consolidate beautiful places on the stamps in Poland is the most part of the mail mission, although, you have to admit, it is extremely difficult to implement. The number of unusual corners of our country, which deserve such a presentation, is huge. We decided to sacrifice Podlasie with the stamps of the "Beauty of Poland" series. This region can boast of both beautiful nature and charming landscapes, as well as interesting architecture and pearls of cultural heritage - says Tomasz Zdzikot, president of Poczta Polska.
Podlasie is distinguished by an extraordinary natural environment. This area, immortalized in a new series of stamps, is a real enclave of biodiversity. The symbol of its uniqueness, not only on a national scale, but even the entire continent, is, among others Białowieża Forest, which is the only primary forest preserved in Europe. The whole Podlasie can also boast of beautiful views - Bug and Narew create picturesque meanders, surrounded by calm fields, meadows and forests. The hospitality and openness of the local residents are known all over Poland.
- In 2022, Poczta Polska began issuing several very interesting natural and landscape series of postage stamps. Podlasie, as the first geographical region shown in the series, is the best example of the diversity of cultures and traditions that make up the heritage of our nation. The centuries -old coexistence of followers of various religions is visible primarily in the architecture of the region. I believe that the pearls of Podlasie, which were on our stamps, will encourage Poles to learn more about history, the beauty of nature and the wealth of the customs of this area - says Wiesław Włodek, vice president of Poczta Polska.
The values, by Jarosław Ochandzan, with a denomination of PLN 3.60 are also accompanied by 3 FDC envelopes, on which you can admire the landscapes of the Bug River Podlasie and the Orthodox church in Puchal.
About stamps:
Author of the project: Jarosław Obsendzan
Number of stamps: 6
sheet: 6 stamps
Value: 3.60 PLN
Circulation: 540,000 pcs of each stamp
printing technique: offset
format stamp: 51 x 39.5 mm
Fluorescent paper
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