Today's mail brings the Covid postal stamp from Azerbaijan and a personalized stamp from The Netherlands.
The Covid stamp was issued by Azerbaijan on December 30, 2020 and is described as:
The "Azermarka" Ltd. operating under the Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies has issued postage stamps entitled "Azerbaijan 2020".
According to the Ministry, the stamps are dedicated to the two most significant events of 2020 - the coronavirus pandemic and main heroes of the Patriotic War.
Photo collages about a soldier and doctor are reflected on the first stamp, and photo collages about a disinfection specialist and demining specialist are reflected on the second one. The purpose is to engrave in history our compatriots who have fought against the virus and demonstrated courage in the 44-day war and promote their sacrifice among local and foreign philatelists.
Photos of Roman Ismayilov, Aziz Karimov and Tofig Babayev have been used in the postage stamps. The design has been prepared by main artist of "Azermarka" Vugar Ayyubov.
The second piece of mail comes from Nathalie in The Netherlands. It is not an official stamp but rather one she made that can be used on mail. Many countries offer this service but it is more expensive than regular stamps. Nathalie told me she made it because her country did not make an official one.
I have to say, even though it is not an "official" Covid stamp, it is by far one of my favorites!!
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