A stamp commemorating Kornel Morawiecki
On Monday, May 3rd, the Polish Post introduced the "Kornel Morawiecki" stamp into circulation. The stamp will reach customers and philatelists on the 80th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Fighting Solidarity.
In addition to the stamp depicting Kornel Morawiecki, Poczta Polska has also issued a limited edition First Day of Circulation (FDC) envelope. It features a photo of the Senior Marshal opening the first session of the 8th term of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland (November 12, 2015).
" Poczta Polska will be issuing a stamp to honor one of the key figures in Poland's modern history and a significant contributor to its founding. Marshal Kornel Morawiecki is a symbol of steadfastness and an uncompromising fight for Polish sovereignty. In his statements, he emphasized that the greatest and undeniable value is the good of our country and nation. This message is particularly close to Poczta Polska, one of the oldest Polish institutions, whose fate has been inextricably intertwined with Poland's history for 463 years, " emphasizes Tomasz Zdzikot, President of the Management Board of Poczta Polska.
Kornel Morawiecki passed away in 2019. He was a politician (member of parliament and Senior Marshal of the 8th term of the Sejm) and an activist in the anti-communist opposition in the Polish People's Republic. He was a theoretical physicist by training. In 1982, he founded Fighting Solidarity in Wrocław, an anti-communist underground organization that conducted extensive activities in support of Polish sovereignty. In 2019, he was awarded the Order of the White Eagle – the oldest and highest state decoration of the Republic of Poland.
In June 2017, Poczta Polska introduced a "Fighting Solidarity" stamp into circulation. The stamp was issued to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the organization's existence.
About the stamp:
author of the project: Poczta Polska SA
number of stamps: 1
value: PLN 3.30
circulation: 120,000 pcs
printing technique: rotogravure
stamp format: 31.25 x 39.5 mm
paper: fluorescent
sales sheet: 50 stamps
date of introduction into circulation: May 3, 2021
This and other philatelic publications of Poczta Polska can be purchased at post offices and online store: www.filatelistyka.poczta-polska.pl