New Universal Postal Union Bern  Headquarters- 30 fils

New Universal Postal Union Bern Headquarters- 30 fils

Year
1970
Face Value
30
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Postal History, Architecture & Monuments

Catalogs References

Michel
KW 504
Yvert & Tellier
KW 491
Stanley Gibbons
KW 507

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
12 x 11½
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
State Printing Works (ANY Biztonsági Nyomda Nyrt), Budapest
This stamp celebrates the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in Bern, Switzerland. Founded in 1874, the UPU is one of the world's oldest international organizations and is responsible for coordinating postal services among member countries to ensure the efficient exchange of mail across national borders.

The construction of a modern headquarters symbolized the growing importance of global communications during an era of expanding international trade, travel, and correspondence. Kuwait's participation in this commemorative issue highlighted its role within the international postal community and its support for improving worldwide communication networks.