Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Malta next Saturday, the 17th and Sunday, the 18th of April 2010, to mark the occasion of the 1950th anniversary of St Paul’s shipwreck will be commemorated by the Philatelic Bureau of MaltaPost p.l.c. with the following philatelic products bearing the image of Pope Benedict XVI, Stamp Set – ‘Papal Visit 2010’, Miniature sheet, Occasion Card, Silver Stamp Replica, Commemorative Folder, and 4 different impressions.

All the philatelic items are to be issued on Saturday, the 17th of April 2010.

The Miniature sheet, as seen above, with one stamp having the denomination of €3 depicts the image of Pope Benedict XVI. The stamp is presented with an aerial view of Malta as a background together with the Pope’s visit Official Logo and the image of St Paul, whilst the Occasion Card Number 24 in series that complement this set also bears the image of Pope Benedict XVI.

The Silver Replica Stamp is the third limited edition of Silver Stamp Replicas following the San Gorg Preca and St. Paul’s Silver Stamp Replicas. The Silver Stamp is struck in 99.9% fine silver. The Silver Stamp which is being issued in Brilliant Uncirculated (Proof- like) condition is 20 grams of weight and measures 45mm x 30mm. Each stamp is individually numbered and the issue is limited to 2,000 pieces. The stamp will be presented in an elegant presentation box with Certificate of Authenticity.

Complimenting the Silver Stamp Replica, the Philatelic Bureau will issue a limited edition of 4,000 numbered Commemorative Folders including the ‘Papal Visit 2010’ stamp set. These Commemorative Folders can be reserved so as to also allow collectors to match the folder with the numbered silver replica order.

The Philatelic Bureau will also be issuing 3 different special hand stamps depicting the Pope’s visit Official Logo, which will be used on Saturday 17th April and Sunday 18th April respectively.

On public demand, these philatelic items can be pre-booked with immediate effect from all our branches. All products will be available for sale on Saturday 17th April from all MaltaPost p.l.c. Branches in Malta and Gozo and from the MaltaPost Mobile Van during the various manifestations in Valletta, Rabat, Floriana and Valletta Waterfront. Additional information regarding this issue is available from the Philatelic Bureau (tel. 25961747, email: philately@maltapost.com, postal address: 305, Triq Hal-Qormi, Marsa, MTP1001) and from MaltaPost website on www.maltapost.com.

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