Belgium 1949 UPU Monument
Belgium · 1949 · 8.40 Fr
This stamp commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The design features the UPU monument in Bern, Switzerland, which depicts five allegorical figures representing the continents, circling a globe to symbolize the international reach of postal services.
Issued in the post-World War II era, this stamp celebrated international cooperation and the rebuilding of global communication networks facilitated by the UPU.
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