Triangular Stamp for the Olympics in Beijing
For the second time in a row Janne Holmen, the marathon runner from Aland, participates in the Olympics. This is also the second time for the Aland Post to issue a stamp in a relation to the Olympic...
View ArticleSan Marino: The Olympic Games In Beijing
The 29th Olympic Games will be inaugurated on the 8th of August 2008, with a grand opening ceremony in the “Bird’s Nest” stadium in Peking, one of the architectural gems built expressly for this...
View ArticleUSPS To Issue Summer Olympic Stamp
With the issuance of this stamp, the U.S. Postal Service continues its tradition of honoring the spirit of athleticism and international unity inspired by the Olympic Games. The stamp will be issued to...
View ArticleOlympic Stamps from Slovenia
Slovenia has issued two stamps in honor of the Beijing Olympics this coming August. The stamps were designed by Matjaz Ucakar. Continue reading →
View ArticleNew Zealand To Issue Olympic Stamps
On 2 July 2008, New Zealand Post will issue four stamps marking the Summer Olympics being held in Beijing, China, August 8-24. Continue reading →
View ArticleCoin or stamp? The guessing games begin
A 50-cent Australian coin shaped as a postage stamp and featuring a Chinese dragon and the Australian Olympic Committee logo on one side went on sale Tuesday to commemorate the Summer Olympic Games in...
View ArticleTrinidad and Tobago Olympic Souvenir Sheet
Trinidad and Tobago has issued a four-stamp miniature sheet to commemorate the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympics to be held this August in Beijing. Continue reading →
View ArticleUK: Olympics Handover miniature sheet – Joint Issue with China Post
A miniature sheet of 4 stamps will be issued on the occasion of the handover of the Olympic Flag from Beijing to London. This is a joint issue with China Post. The handover is a deeply significant...
View ArticleIreland: ‘Beijing Olympic Games’ stamps
An Post issued two stamps on 15 July, 2008 to celebrate the Beijing Olympic Games. Also available is a special minisheet and two FDCs. Continue reading →
View ArticleLithuanian Summer Olympics Stamps
Lithuania has issued two stamps in honor of the Summer Olympics in Beijing. The set was created by Sergejus Luzinas. Continue reading →
View ArticleBelgium and sports: Olympic Games
These stamps are dedicated to the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing 2008. Continue reading →
View ArticleSport for Peace – Games of the XXIX Olympics, Beijing, China
On 8 August 2008, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) will issue a set of six commemorative stamps in mini-sheet format on the theme “Sport for Peace”. The stamp issue coincides with the...
View ArticleAustralia issues ‘Beijing Olympic Games’ stamps
This commemorative issue for the Beijing Olympics features the three sports of basketball, cycling and gymnastics, events that Australia has representatives in. Incorporated into the design of the...
View ArticleChina Issues Summer Olympic Stamp
China has issued a new stamp to mark the opening of the Summer Olympics. The ceremony was held at 8.00 pm on the eighth day of the eighth month in the year 2008. In Chinese culture the number 8 is...
View ArticleGold medalist Rice to be honored with stamp
Australian swimming gold medalist Stephanie Rice has stamped her mark on the Beijing Olympics and will now her make on a stamp in her home country. Rice, 20, won the women’s 400 meter individual medley...
View ArticleCayman Olympians honoured on stamps
The Cayman Islands Postal Service will honour the four athletes - Cydonie Mothersill, Ronald Forbes, Shaune Fraser and Brett Fraser - who are representing the Cayman Islands in the 2008 Olympic Games...
View ArticleAustralia Post releases latest Olympic stamp
The four members of Australia’s victorious women’s freestyle relay team are the latest Olympians to feature on a stamp. Stephanie Rice, Bronte Barratt, Kylie Palmer and Linda Mackenzie grabbed the gold...
View ArticlePolish Olympic Stamps Released
Poland has issued an impressive portfolio of stamps to celebrate the 2008 Olympics. The colorful stamps present 4 out of the 28 Olympic disciplines: swimming, volleyball, the pole vault and fencing....
View ArticleBletchley Park: Beijing Olympics London Conference
A limited edition commemorative cover is being issued for this conference hosted by the School of Asian Studies at the University of London. Academics and sports historians from around the world are...
View ArticleUruguay issues stamps featuring Beijing Olympics
Uruguay has issued a set of Beijing Olympics-themed postage stamps. According to Correo.com.uy, "the set of stamps, inspired by the Beijing Olympic mascot Fu Wa, displays the lasting combination...
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