Updated: Jul 30

United Nations Stamps reflect the work of the world Organization, the stamps extend beyond the boundaries of philately to draw attention to significant world problems and to serve as a reminder of the UN’s commitment to its goals. The first UN stamp were issued in USS denominations on United Nations Day 24 October in 1951.

UN stamps are issued simultaneously at UN office in New York, Geneva and Vienna Each issue carries a related design theme with different denominations for each office

Recent issues have been concerned with our environment world peace and the promise of a better world Under its guidelines, the United Nations postal Administration is confined to selling mint stamps and postal stationery. Usually, six new commemorative issues are released each year and remain on sale for 12 months only. After that date, any remaining stocks are destroyed.

The UN is the only organization in the world which is neither a country nor a territory that is
permitted to issue postage stamps. It is also the only postal authority to issue stamps in three different currencies, namely USS, Swiss Francs and Euro UN stamps are printed all over the world by security printers, both government printing offices and private security printing firms.

UN stamps are miniature works of art which have won international design awards. They are created by artists from around the world and printed in different countries by the finest security printers.

Although philately is one of the most popular hobbies in the world, UNPA (United Nations Postal Administration) is encouraging children to enjoy the hobby of philately, with the introduction of collectors’ fun packs.