Liechtenstein

Philatelic materials related to Ukrainian resistance to Russian aggression

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Liechtenstein, officially the Principality of Liechtenstein, is a doubly landlocked German-speaking microstate in Central Europe. It is a constitutional monarchy with the rank of principality, headed by the Prince of Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein is bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and Austria to the east and north.
It has an area of just over 160 square kilometres and an estimated population of 37,000. Divided into 11 municipalities, its capital is Vaduz and its largest municipality is Schaan.
The country has a strong financial sector centred in Vaduz. Liechtenstein is a member of the European Free Trade Association, and while not being a member of the European Union, the country participates in both the Schengen Area and European Economic Area. It also has a customs union and a monetary union with Switzerland [R1]

Austrian stamps were valid in Liechtenstein until 31 January 1921. The first stamps of the Principality of Liechtenstein were issued in 1912. [R2]



Some personalized stamps of Liechtenstein related to Ukrainian resistance to Russian aggression

28.03.2022 "UNICEF: Peace for every Child" [SP1]
Solidarity stamps to Support Ukraine of Liechtenstein 2002 Solidarity stamps to Support Ukraine of Liechtenstein 2002

Notes:

[SP1] On March 28, 2022, the Post of Liechtenstein issued the semi-postal stamp "Peace for every Child" and the set of 5 postcards. The stamp was issued in a Sheet of 20.
It was created in cooperation with UNICEF and show the symbol of the dove of peace. The postcards design were based on paintings by refugee children from Ukraine.
Part of the sale of the stamp and the postcards goes to UNICEF's emergency aid in Ukraine.



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