The Philatelic Bureau of Maltapost plc today issues a set of six stamps entitled Occasions, aimed primarily at making certain occasions a bit more special, by being more specific in their message. Indeed, use of these special stamps will help to convey a sender’s message even before an envelope is slit open.

The six stamps in this set have been designed by Harry Borg, and have been offset printed on Maltese Crosses watermarked paper by Printex Ltd of Qormi.

The stamps are 35mm X 35mm in size, with a perforation of 14.28 X 14.28 (Comb). They are available in sheets of 10. In 2000 Maltapost plc started off its stamp programme for that year by launching a set of five greetings stamps with a se-tenant message in the margin. The stamps had proved very popular in adding a personal touch to friends marking a special occasion. All the six stamps issued in this set are denominated with 8c (Eur0.19). Unlike other stamp issues, these Occasions stamps will have an extended sales period. The set will be available in First Day Cover, mint and cancelled formats, and as a Souvenir Folder and Presentation Pack.

Additional details regarding this and forthcoming issues can be obtained from the Philatelic Bureau of Maltapost plc (tel. 2596-1747, e-mail [email protected], postal address: 305 Triq Hal Qormi, Marsa, MTP 1001) or from the Maltapost website www.malta post.com