Greece 1980 Europa CEPT Issue, Historical Buildings

Greece · 1980 · 7 & 20 drachma

This set of two stamps was issued by Greece for the 1980 Europa CEPT series, with the common theme of 'Historical Events'. The 7 drachma stamp depicts the Monastery of Arkadi in Crete, a symbol of Cretan resistance. The 20 drachma stamp shows the Missolonghi Gate, famous for the heroic sortie during the Greek War of Independence.

Issued to participate in the annual Europa stamp program, these stamps commemorate key sites and events in Greece's long struggle for independence and self-determination.