Malta Europa 2020 - Ancient Postal Routes

Malta · 2020 · €0.59, €2.00

This set of two stamps was issued for the 2020 Europa theme, 'Ancient Postal Routes'. The €0.59 stamp depicts a map of the Maltese islands with a sailing vessel, representing early sea mail routes. The €2.00 stamp shows a more detailed map of the Mediterranean, highlighting the strategic position of Malta in historical postal networks.

The stamps celebrate Malta's long and important history as a central hub for mail and communication in the Mediterranean, a role established by the Knights of St. John and continued through the British period.