The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) is celebrating the Lunar New Year by issuing a special set of stamps for the Year of the Snake, which begins on January 29, 2025 and ends on February 16, 2026.
The 10 $1.65 stamps and background design show four snakes coiling around each other.
In Chinese culture, the circular connection from head to tail represents continuity. Bright red represents the exuberance and energy of life, and constant renewal. The snakes’ united embrace, reminiscent of a Chinese knot and the popular game “Four Directions Jump”, adds a playful touch.
Each snake, with its unique pattern, intertwines to represent the vibrant diversity of the world’s nations, united in harmony. Using minimalist lines, the peace lilies are delicately outlined, emphasizing the message of unity, friendship and peaceful coexistence.
The tabs to the left of the stamps show the United Nations emblem on a gold background.
The stamps and background were designed by Tiger Pan (China). Mr. Pan also illustrated the United Nations lunar calendar series for the Year of the Dog 2018, the Year of the Tiger 2022, the Year of the Rabbit 2023 and the Year of the Dragon 2024.
-The UNPA will also offer a Year of the Snake postcard and a first day cover with the same design as the stamps.
Stamp sheets can be personalized with a photo to replace the UN emblem. Customers can visit APNU stamp shops in New York, Geneva or Vienna to have their photos taken in person or upload their photos and order stamps directly from the APNU website: unstamps.org /personalized stamps.
UN stamps are available online at http://www.unstamps.org and in person at UN Headquarters shops in New York, Geneva and Vienna, where stamps can be used for mailing postal.
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