Switzerland 1923 UPU Monument, Bern

Switzerland · 1923 · 10c

This definitive stamp features the Universal Postal Union (UPU) monument located in Bern, Switzerland. The sculpture depicts five female figures representing the five continents, passing letters around a globe, symbolizing the international reach of postal services. The design highlights Switzerland's role as the host country for the UPU headquarters.

Issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, which was founded in Bern in 1874. The stamp celebrates the international cooperation that standardized postal regulations and rates worldwide.