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The Vatican Post Office issued a press release this past Monday on the Vatican Post website announcing the stamp issues for 2026. Here is the press release (translated to English): “The Post and Philately Service of Vatican City is pleased to present to collectors the schedule of philatelic issues planned for the year 2026. Annual Issues Commemorative Issues Joint Issues The release follows a similar format used over the last few years regarding the groupings of the new stamps. The Vaccari News philatelic website (www.vaccarinews.it) noted that there is a “generic entry” for an annual postal card set (although this is not mentioned in the press release) and that there is no mention of an annual aerogramme. Also, there is no mention of the countries or authorities participating in the two joint issues, although San Marino has announced a stamp for Saint Francis. Joint issues tied to topics on the Italian peninsula in recent years have included participation by the Vatican, San Marino, Italy and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, so it remains to be seen if any or all of those entities are joining in the announced joint issues. As an additional note, a press release on December 19 announced the availability of the 2025 Philatelic Volume. As of this date, however, the book is not presented on the CFN website for purchase. The two references below are presented in Italian but can be easily translated to English using available online translation programs. REFERENCES: |
