France 1970 Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress, Tokyo

France · 1970 · 0,90 F

This stamp commemorates the 16th Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress held in Tokyo, Japan. The design features a stylized globe with lines of latitude and longitude, overlaid with the UPU emblem and the text "XVI CONGRES UPU TOKYO 1969". The year on the stamp, 1969, refers to the originally scheduled date, though the congress took place in 1970.

Issued to honor the international cooperation fostered by the Universal Postal Union, this stamp marks France's participation in the global postal community and the significant event of the Tokyo Congress.