The Polish Post Office issues a stamp honoring the 40th anniversary of "Solidarity"
On August 31st, Poczta Polska is introducing a postage stamp from the 40th Anniversary of NSZZ "Solidarność" issue. The 1 million-piece stamp commemorates the founding of the organization symbolizing anti-communist resistance in Poland and around the world.
The author of the design, Jan Konarzewski, depicted on the stamp a hand made in the "Victoria" gesture as a symbol of victory, with a fragment of a photo showing a spontaneous crowd placed within its outline.
" The Solidarity Trade Union is a symbol of a free and independent country and a proud nation that can fight for its rights and dignity, refusing to be imposed on by foreign forces. Thanks to the activities of the anti-communist opposition, Poland was able to regain its sovereignty. Solidarity was a spontaneous movement, a movement of resistance and opposition to the communist regime. Poczta Polska wishes to honor this social movement by introducing a stamp commemorating the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Union, " says Tomasz Zdzikot, President of the Management Board of Poczta Polska.
In addition to the stamp, Poczta Polska has issued a limited edition First Day of Circulation (FDC) envelope. It features a list of NSZZ "Solidarity" regions against a contour map of the Republic of Poland.
Last year, the Company introduced a postage stamp honoring the icon of the NSZZ "Solidarity" trade union, Anna Walentynowicz.
About the stamp:
Designer: Jan Konarzewski
Number of stamps: 1
Value: PLN 4.70
Circulation: 1,000,000
Printing technique: rotogravure
Stamp format: 25.5 mm x 31.25 mm
Paper: fluorescent
Sales sheet: 100 stamps
Date of introduction into circulation: August 31, 2020
This and other philatelic publications of Poczta Polska can be purchased at post offices and online store: www.filatelistyka.poczta-polska.pl .