In an era of buffoons threatening nuclear war, we need to think about peace more than ever. The United Nations, has issued Peace Stamps for the last 60 years, in U.S. dollars, Swiss francs, and the Euro. Design firm Stranger & Stranger has a beautiful take on the peace stamps, issuing a series that is rich in color and detail, showcasing shaking hands, flowers, shadows of peace doves, and more.
The official UN Stamps’ website describes the history of this unique organization and their mission:
UN Stamps are the Messengers of Peace
Human rights, the environment, endangered species and peace are all subjects of universal concern to the peoples of the world. They are also subjects which the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) has promoted on its stamps.
Because United Nations stamps reflect the work of the world Organization, the stamps extend beyond the boundaries of philately to draw attention to significant world problems and to serve as a reminder of the UN’s commitment to its goals.
The United Nations is the only organization in the world which is neither a country nor a territory that is permitted to issue postage stamps. It is also the only postal authority to issue stamps in three different currencies, namely U.S. dollars, Swiss francs and Euro.
United Nations stamps are miniature works of art, which have won international design awards. They are created by artists from around the world, and printed in different countries by the finest security printers.
Stamp collectors appreciate United Nations stamps not only for their innovative designs and universal themes, but also because it is still possible to collect every United Nations stamp ever issued. Since its creation in 1951, UNPA has issued over one thousand stamps.