Cyprus 1961 Europa CEPT Issue on First Day Cover

Cyprus · 1961 · 15 Mils & 35 Mils

This set of two stamps was issued by Cyprus as part of the annual Europa CEPT series. The design, common to all participating nations that year, features a stylized flock of 19 doves forming a single larger dove, symbolizing unity and peace among the member states. The stamps are denominated in 15 Mils and 35 Mils.

Issued just one year after Cyprus gained independence in 1960, this set marked the country's early participation in collaborative European postal initiatives, reflecting its new status as a republic.