Monaco 1972, 100th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)

Monaco · 1972 · 1.20 F

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The design features a stylized globe with lines of latitude and longitude, overlaid with the UPU emblem and the text "UPU 1874-1974", signifying a century of international postal cooperation. The denomination is prominently displayed in the upper right corner.

Issued in 1972, this stamp anticipates the centenary of the UPU, a specialized agency of the United Nations that coordinates postal policies among member nations, facilitating a worldwide postal system.