North Cyprus Stamps 2023 Preliminary Issues List. 

On 16 March 2023: stamps listed on our website Thursday 27 April 2023.
317 Sanatçilanmizin Eserleri / Works of Our Artists.

The set comprises of 2 stamps designed by two individual artists and available in sets (Mint + CTO/Cancelled to Order - Used), Post Office Official FDC and Full Sheets of 9 stamps (2 sheets per set).
See the details below:

Sample Images and information here below:

Mümine Özdemirağ Yağlı was born in Nicosia. After completing her primary and secondary education here, she went to Izmir in 1993 to study ceramics and graduated from Hacettepe University Fine Arts Faculty Ceramics Department on 1998.

She gave hobby lessons, held exhibitions and produced many artistic urban ceramics in the Marmaris district of Mugla between 1998-2003, then started graduate studies at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in 2003 and completed her education at Near East University.

Continuing in the workshop she had created in Catalkoy between 2009 and 2017, she prepared her phd thesis at Near East University, Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Art and Design and has been working as a full-time lecturer at Arkin Creative Arts and Design University (ARUCAD) Art Faculty Ceramics Department since 2017.

Özdemirağ Yağlı, has participated in various national and international exhibitions, symposiums, workshops and biennials, has ceramic works in various national and international collections and museums.

Hüseyin BILLUR was born in Nicosia in 1958. After completing his primary and secondary education, in 1983, he graduated from the Textile Graphics Department of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Mimar Sinan University. Taught between 1958-1989 In 1990, he started working as a graphic designer-designer at the Post Office Directorate.

He participated in the State painting-sculpture exhibitions in 1991, 1992 and 1993. Namık Kemal themed painting competition in 1993, his mansion; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Defense's "10th year". Award for the Emblem of the Year competition; Post Office Directorate's "KKTC 10".
In the painting-graphic competition, two mansions with two prizes; in 1994 "20th of July, Peace and Freedom Day 20. Drawing task of the Year Emblem; 1st in the poster competitions on "Environment and Environmental Pollution" organized by the Environment Office in 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999.

A 1st in the emblem competition in 'ligue' and 1997 For the 2nd and 2nd. 'liÄŸe; 2nd in the logo design competition organized by the Ministry of Economy and Energy of KKTC 'lige; 50th of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights organized by the Post Office Directorate in 1998 1st place, 2nd place in the stamp design competition on the theme of the year. for the 3rd and 3rd Rewarded to the 100's awards. The work of the Post Office in the "Europa 2000" stamp series was chosen as the best design by the Europa Studies Unit.

Hüseyin Billur Art House continues his art work.

 Find them now on the NEW Stamp Issue shop category from the Home Page of Cyprus Stamps website.

Cyprus Stamps  "Dragonflies"
Issue Date 23 February 2023

Dragonflies are one of the first flying insects on earth, they make the longest migration of any insect and are the most successful predators in the animal kingdom. More than 6.000 species have been described worldwide; in Cyprus we have recently seen 32.

Dragonflies undergo incomplete metamorphosis, going straight from larva to adult, the larva being aquatic. They are important in maintaining the balance of the ecosystems, both as predators and as food for other animals.

Orthetrum sabina (Drury, 1773) flies from April to October and can be observed at any shallow standing fresh or brackish water.

Epallage fatime (Charpentier, 1840) flies from March to August and can be observed at permanent slow flowing rocky rivers and streams.

Comprising of a 2 stamps (28.5x42.5mm) - available on sheets of 8 stamps and a single Post Office Official FDC.

Design - Artwork: Nikos Ierodiaconou, Lefkosia
Text: Photos: Mery Michaelidou & Cyprus Postal Services
Printing: Litho-Offset on unwatermarked paper
Printer: Baltic Banknote High Security Printing

Sample Images:

The 2023 Cyprus Refugee Stamp Reprint is also released on the same date.

Personalised gifts using trains on stamps (thematics).

For those of you who don't actually collect stamps but perhaps know someone who does or even someone who is interested in certain types of memorabilia, here's a great way to make a personalised gift for them using postage stamps.

We collect and sell Cyprus stamps and for those of you who are familiar with postage stamps from Cyprus or some of the history of Cyprus itself, you may be aware that our beloved island did once have a fully functioning railway system operating from Nicosia...

My husband put a little something together at the beginning of last year to mark the history of the Cyprus Government Railway in Cyprus, which ran from 1905 to 1951.

In June 2010 there was a Cyprus stamp issue depicting trains on stamps and so, the item below came to fruition.

 

He used images from the Cyprus railway, combined it with an image of a ticket stub, made a place holder for the embedded 2 train stamps that were issued on 4th June 2010 and finally printed on buff coloured, aged card.

 

It was all put together using good old Microsoft Excel - see the template layout below:

The finished article framed looks really good but sadly, the photograph doesn't do it justice - hence my showing the original item outside of it's frame as shown in the first image.

 

So there you have it.
Stamps aren't just for sticking on envelopes to send stuff through the mail!

All ready and waiting for you in the NEW Stamp Issue shop category, including the Complete Year Set for 2022.

"Anniversaries and Events" (Yıl Dönümleri ve Olaylar)

Date of Issue: 6 December 2022

Text provided by Turkish Cyprus Post.

"Centenary of the Great Victory" (Büyük Zafer'in 100 Yili).

Türkiye was occupied by allied forces after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire at the end of the First World War (1914-1918). The occupation prompted Türkiye's War of Independence in 1919, during which Turkish forces, led by Gen. Mustafa Kemal, eventually ousted the occupiers from Anatolia.

Turkish forces fought the last battle, Dumlupina, from 26 to 30 August in 1922, when Greek forces were decisively defeated. By the end of the year, all foreign forces had left the territories that would collectively become the new Republic of Türkiye in 1923.

30 August the Victory Day, is celebrated with joy across Türkiye and in north Cyprus. The day also honours the founder of modern Türkiye, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The main ceremony is held at Atatürk's mausoleum in Ankara.

"Observer Membership to the Organization of Turkic States".

November 11 2022 has been a historic day for the Turkish Cypriot people and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, four days before the 39th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic, has been accepted as an observer member of the Organization of Turkic States, whis is a rising power day by day.

Obtaining observer status at an international organization with our Constitutional name, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus for the first time, has added a special meaning to this historic day.

The successful conclusion of the observer membership process to the Organization of Turkic States confirms that the new two-state vison of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the Republic of Turkey on the Cyprus problem is compatible with regional and global conjuncture.

Comprising of 3 stamps in the set, each with a different value.

Available as a set of 3 stamps, Post Office Offial FDC and a set of Full Sheets (3 stamps per sheet).

Name of artist: Görel Korol Sönmezer.

Sample Images are below.
Our website listings contain directly scanned images of the set of 3 stamps, FDC and Full Sheets.

Visit the Home/Shop page of our website at CyprusStamps.com

The North Cyprus Stamps 2022 Complete Year Set consists a Mint set of each of the following issues:

1. AVRUOA "Hikayeler ve Mitler" - EUROPA 2022 "Stories and Myths" - Issue Date: 9 May 2022. 

2. "Kerpiç Evler" - Traditional Cypriot Architecture - Issue Date: 19 September 2022. 

3. "2022 FIFA Dünya Kupası (Katar)" - FIFA World Cup (Qatar) - Issue Date: 3 October 2022. 

4. "Anniversaries & Events" (Yıl Dönümleri) - Issue Date: 6 December 2022.

Cyprus Stamps 2022 list of issues - now complete.

The final 2 stamp issues of FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022 and Christmas 2022 arrived yesterday 7 December.

This concludes the full list for the Republic of Cyprus Stamps releases.

With that, we have now added the Complete Year Set of MINT stamps into the NEW Stamp Issue shop category or you can find it under the 2020s shop category.

It comprises of the following:
Refugee stamp reprint 2022.
Owls.
Anniversaries and Events (*3 single stamps issues):
*50th Anniversary of Pancyprian Organization of large families.
*60th Anniversary of Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
*World Day of Autism.
EUROPA 2022 "Stories and Myths".
Maritime Link Between Cyprus - Greece.
20 Years Office of the Commissioner for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation.
EUROMED Issue: Antique Cities of the Mediterranean.
12 Gods of Olympus.
Centenary of Asia Minor Catastrophe.
FIFA World Cup 2022.
Christmas 2022.

The Year Set does not include the EUROPA "Stories and Myths" Booklet which may be purchased as a separate item (subject to availability).

Click the link on the image below to take you to the Year Set.

Republic of Cyprus stamps 2022 - Preliminary List of Issues.

Very little has happened this year, a few changes to the initial dates provided and a few delays.

The information below is current as at 3 August 2022.

Issue Date: 18 February 2022
"Owls" comprising two stamps
 "Refugee stamp reprint 2022"

Issue Date: 23 March 2022
"Anniversaries and Events"
"50th Anniversary of Pancyprian Organization of large families"
"60th Anniversary of Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry"
"World Day of Autism"  All comprising one stamp

Issue Date: 6 May 2022
"EUROPA 2022" - "Stories and Myths" / "Ιστορίες και μύθοι"

The above issue will consist of two stamps, a booklet containing 2 strips of 4 stamps (8 stamps) and a Post Office Official FDC.
The common theme adopted by the European Postal Organization (POSTEUROP) is "Stories and Myths".

Issue Date: 17 June 2022 - see website, see NEW Stamp Issue category.
Two surprise issues.

Maritime Link Between Cyprus - Greece
and
20 years Office of the Commissioner for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation
UPDATE: this commemorative issue was delayed and eventually released on 11 July 2022. The other issue arrived a few days later than the above two stamps.

Issue Date: 11 July 2022 - Arrived 21 July see NEW Stamp Issue category.
Common issue with countries of Euromed Postal "Maritime Archeology or antique cities of the Mediterranean" comprising one stamp.

Note: there is no indication the below issue is to be released on the same date:
"FIFA World Cup 2022" comprising one stamp

Issue Date: 16 September 2022
"12 Gods of Olympus" comprising twelve stamps 
"Centenary of Asia Minor Catastrophe" comprising one stamp

Issue Date: 18 November 2022 
"Christmas 2022" comprising three stamps. In addition three maximum cards will be issued.

On the same date the Presentation Packs as well as the Special Albums 2022 will be released. We no longer stock either of these but list as a Full Year Set minus any Booklets, which are available to purchase separately subject to availability.

The face value of all the stamps will be communicated at a later date.

First Day Covers of all the above issues with the exception of the Refugee stamp reprint will be released at the same time.

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North Cyprus Stamps 2022 Preliminary Issues List 

Below are the preliminary release dates for the north Cyprus (Turkish Cypriot) 2022 planned issues.

As we have no English version of the information received so far, the translations below are our own. We will correct any of the titles/descriptions as soon as we can....


On 9 May 2022:
AVRUOA "Hikayeler ve Mitler"  - EUROPA 2022 "Stories and Myths" - see the NEW Stamp Issue shop category.

On 25 July 2022:
"Kerpiç Evler"  - our rough translation: Mud Brick / Traditional Houses - deferred/delayed. Date still to be advised.

On 3 October 2022:
"2022 FIFA  Dünya Kupası (Katar)" - FIFA World Cup (Qatar)

On 6 December 2022:
"Yıl Dönümleri"  -  assuming an Anniversaries & Events issue.

TRNC North Cyprus Stamps - EUROPA 2022 "Stories and Myths"
Issue Date: 9 May 2022

AVRUOA "Hikayeler ve Mitler"  - EUROPA 2022 "Stories and Myths" the combined POSTEUROP theme for 2022.

Quick access to the NEW Stamp Issue category via the QR code below, or via the Shop Here menu link on the home page of the website:

The story behind this issue can be found below with an image of the 2 stamps in this set.....

Below are the details of the most recent stamp issues.

***Latest Stamp Issue Details***

Republic of Cyprus Stamps 23 March 2022

Cyprus Stamps "Anniversaries and Events" comprising of 3 stamps.

50 years since the creation of the Pancyprian Organization of Large Families

The Pancyprian Organization of Large Families (P.O.P.) celebrates 50 years since its establishment (in 1971) and 50 years of operation.

The role and mission of the P.O.P. is to provide support to large families by means of upgrading family policy, the protection and safeguarding of social rights, the fight against social exclusion, the development and prosperity for large families, the promotion of actions regarding employment, housing and education, tackling the problem of low birth rate, etc.

P.O.P.’s vision has always been the recognition of the great contribution made by large families by the State, by the Church and by Society. This has become a reality and the contribution made by large families is now respected and appreciated.

P.O.P.’s vision and goals never cease. Its work and action include highlighting the demographic problem, the struggle to raise and improve the standard of living and the benefits afforded to large families, as well as elevating the family institution.

World Autism Awareness Day

The World Autism Awareness Day was established in 2007 by the United Nations (UN) and is celebrated annually on April 2^nd to raise awareness of the needs of persons with autism by contributing to their acceptance and integration into society.

On this day, hundreds of buildings around the world light up in blue by participating in the "Light it up Blue" event.

The blue of the sea, the blue of the sky, the blue that embraces the skills and talents of persons with autism, shedding light on the dark side of isolation and marginalization.

60 Years since the creation of the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry

2022 is a particularly important year for the Limassol Chamber of Commerce & Industry, which this year celebrates 60 years of creative presence in the economic and business events of the town and district of Limassol.

On the 4^th of September 1962, two great institutions which already used to collaborate closely, the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Limassol Development Association, formally joined forces by creating the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Since then, the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EVEL) is committed to serving the main objectives of the two pre-existing bodies, namely the provision of support to entrepreneurs at a multiple level, and the diversified promotion of the development needs of the town and district of Limassol.

For this specific reason, EVEL has since played an important role in supporting its members in various manners, at a collective, sectorial and individual level, and acts a as a lever of awakening and exerting pressure in order to create the necessary projects that will strengthen Limassol's competitiveness and will upgrade the quality of life of its inhabitants.

Image from Cyprus Stamps Website:

***Latest Stamp Issue Details***

Republic of Cyprus Stamps 18 January 2022

Cyprus Scops (Barn) Owl 
and
Cyprus Refugee Fund 2022 Tax stamp

The Cyprus Scops Owl is a tiny owl, endemic to Cyprus. During the day, it can occasionally be seen sitting very still on the branches of trees, although it is more likely to be heard at night than seen in daylight. Its territorial two-note call, a characteristic sound of early spring in Cyprus, is what usually signifies its presence. This whistling call differs from that of the Eurasian Scops Owl, which is a one-note whistle. It nests in the hollows of trees such as conifers and olive trees, and has been found to nest regularly in nest boxes placed for larger owl species, such as the Barn Owl.

Image from Cyprus Stamps Website:

In order to handle the massive problems caused by the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, with 200,000 Greek Cypriots displaced in their own country, the Government fo the Republic of Cyprus set up a "Special Refugee Fund".  To support the Fund and to reduce the financial impact of the refugee problem, Cyprus Post issued a special refugee stamp, which, under legislation must accompany every object to be posted.

Image from Cyprus Stamps Website:

Find them in the NEW Stamp Issue shop category from our website

Please note the message in the header logo at the very top of the website regarding Dispatch Dates for orders placed after 4 March 2022.

What's happening at Cyprus Stamps?

If you have been looking at our website over the past few days you may have noticed a few changes, particularly if you are a desktop or laptop user.

We have removed the left hand side column as we're beginning to work our way to changing to a new template which will be more mobile friendly.

In previous years, our mobile and tablet device users were much lower in numbers but our current stats now show us the balance between desktop/laptop users are almost equal.

I've also removed a couple of pages and combined the Payment process and options, Dispatch information, Refunds and FAQs into one page.

You should also keep a close eye on the Header Logo which appears at the top of every page of the website.

We're not exactly certain when the full switch will take place, although anticipate it may be before the end of the first week in March 2022.

But if you see a message in the website header logo next time you look, which refers to us being Out of Office soon, it means it's definitely happened!

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