Europa 1960 - CEPT Logo
Ireland · 1960 · 5d
This stamp was issued as part of the first joint 'Europa' series, celebrating European postal and telecommunications cooperation. The design, common to all participating nations, features the letters 'EUROPA' arranged in a wheel-like pattern, symbolizing unity and communication. The Irish issue is distinguished by its green color and the country name 'Éire'.
The 1960 Europa issue marked a significant step in post-war European integration, with 19 member countries of the Conference of European Posts and Telegraphs (CEPT) releasing stamps with a shared design.
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