MaltaPost said Lm-denominated stamps – stamps denominated in just Lm – are being withdrawn from circulation to be exchanged for dual currency (€/Lm) denominated stamps.

• As from tomorrow only dual-denominated (e/Lm) stamps are to be used for postage purposes;

• With effect from tomorrow until 31 March, the public may exchange Lm–only denominated stamps for equivalent denominations €/Lm;

• As from tomorrow application forms for the exchange of stamps may be collected from all MaltaPost outlets;

• Application forms may be deposited at any MaltaPost outlet or forwarded by registered mail to the Stamp Exchange Board, MaltaPost plc, 305, Triq Hal-Qormi, Marsa MTP 1001;

• All applications will be acknowledged;

• Applicants should note that completed application forms are to reach MaltaPost plc by not later than 31 March, 2008;

• An appointment will be arranged in due course for the exchange of stamps at MaltaPost plc head office or at a MaltaPost plc outlet;

• Only mint stamps denominated only in “Lm” currency and issued after 1 January, 1998 will be accepted for exchange purposes;

• Postage stamps bearing dual denominations (Lm/€) will not be accepted for exchange as these remain valid for postage;

• The surcharge applied to Christmas Issue stamps will not be taken into consideration and only the basic denomination will be exchanged;

• Exchange of stamps does not apply in respect of stamps printed or sold so that they would be used only for purposes of philately;

• No stamps are to be enclosed with the application form. Stamps will be exchanged once the appointment is set.