EUROPA 2020 - ANCIENT POSTAL ROUTES  

Since their first issue in 1956, EUROPA stamps have been a symbol of collaboration between European countries and are among the most collected and popular stamps in the world. This year PostEurop has chosen the theme "ancient postal routes". The stamp represents a messenger responsible for delivering mail in the 18th century with in the background a view of the Rocher (Rock of Monaco) of the time.

• Design and line-engraving: Pierre ALBUISSON
• Printing process: 6 colours steel-engraving
• Size of the stamp: 40 x 31,77 mm horizontal
• Quantity of issue: 40 000 
• Sheet of 10 stamps with illuminations