New issue on 5 January 2026  

48^th MONTE-CARLO INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS FESTIVAL

The 48^th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival and the 13^th New Generation will bring together the best circus acts from around the world from January 16 to 25, 2026. As President of the Festival, H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie is fully involved in the conception and organization of the shows, which offer original performances each year while respecting the values and traditions of the circus arts.

Design: Petit Gougou
Printing process: Offset
Size of the stamp: 30 x 40,85 mm vertical
Quantity of issue: 40 000 stamps
Sheet of 10 stamps with illuminations

This issue will be on sale at the “Office des Timbres”, the “Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies”, the post offices and philatelic counters of the Principality, the Monaco stamp-dealers as well as the “Carré d’Encre” in Paris, France. It will be included, with other values, in the 1st Part of the philatelic programme 2026 and offered to our subscribers and customers.