Europa 1960 - CEPT Logo
Ireland · 1960 · 5d
This stamp was issued as part of the first joint Europa series, celebrating European cooperation. The design, common to all participating nations, features the letters 'EUROPA' arranged in a wheel-like pattern, symbolizing unity and progress. The Irish issue is distinguished by its green color and the country name 'EIRE' at the bottom.
The 1960 Europa issue marked a significant moment in postal collaboration, with 19 member countries of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) releasing stamps with a common design.
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