Luxembourg 1950 UPU Monument

Luxembourg · 1950 · 5F

This definitive stamp features the Universal Postal Union (UPU) monument located in Bern, Switzerland. The sculpture depicts five allegorical figures representing the five continents, circling a globe to symbolize the international reach of the postal service. The design commemorates the 75th anniversary of the UPU's founding.

Issued in 1950, this stamp reflects the post-war era's emphasis on international cooperation and the rebuilding of global institutions like the Universal Postal Union.