MaltaPost will join other European postal administrations on Monday, by the release of a philatelic stamp set with the theme "Think Green" so as to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of EUROPA stamp issues. The theme is intended to express the world's aspiration for a better and cleaner environment.

The Malta stamps portray illustrations by two different artists. The €0.59 stamp was designed by artist Doxias Sergidou for Cyprus Post and was chosen from among 24 other in a design competition. The design highlights the fact that ensuring a cleaner planet is a common responsibility and duty. The €2.19 stamp was designed by Sean Cini of MaltaPost who was inspired by that of Cyprus Post and seeks to transpose the same message within a Maltese context. The stamp features the 18th century Ta' Kola windmill in Xaghra, Gozo.

The stamps will be issued in two sheetlets bearing 11 stamps. Each stamp measures 44mm x 31mm, has a 13.9 x 14.0 (comb.) perforation bearing the Maltese Crosses watermark. The sheetlets measure 158mm x 150mm. The stamps were produced by Printex Ltd in the offset process and the issue consists of 35,200 of the €2.19 stamp and 52,800 of the €0.59.

This philatelic issue will be available from all Post Offices in Malta and Gozo as from Monday, the 9th of May. Orders may be placed online at www.maltaphilately.com or by mail from the Philatelic Bureau, MaltaPost p.l.c. 305, Qormi Road, Marsa, MTP 1001; Telephone: 2596 1740, e-mail: info@maltaphilately.com.

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