List of Cyprus stamp issues for 2011

Preliminary List of Republic of Cyprus Stamp issues for 2011

1. 28th January 2011

a) "100 Years since the foundation of the athletic and cultural club ANORTHOSIS FAMAGUSTA" comprising of one stamp.
b) "Famous Composers of 18th Century" comprising of three stamps.


2. 23rd March 2011

c) "Tall Ships" comprising of three stamps. The official leaflet no longer indicates this issue will be released on 23 March so we presume it is cancelled or will be issued at a later date.
d) "Roses" comprising of one souvenir sheet and one stamp. This commemorative issue will be the first of a series where an aromatic ink will be used in the printing.


3. 4th May 2011

e) "Europa 2011" This issue will consist of two stamps and a booklet containing a strip of 4 sets of stamps (8 stamps).
The common theme adopted by the European Postal Organisation (POSTEUROP) is "Forests".

On the same day the Refugee Tax Fund stamp reprint for 2011 will also be released.


4 - 8th June 2011

c) "Cyprus Embroidery" Comprising of two stamps was issued on 23 March 2011 in place of "Tall Ships"
f) Notification received of a new issue to honour Christopher Pissarides, Cyprus' Nobel Prize winner. A single value stamp.



5. 5th October 2011

g) "Children's Stamp" Details for this stamp will be issued in due course. It was originally planned for release on 1st October 2010 but was cancelled without reason.


6. 9th November 2011

h) "Christmas 2011" will comprise of three stamps. In addition three maximum cards will be released. On the same date, the Presentation Packs and Special Albums 2011 will also be released.


7. 21st December 2011

i) The New Definitive stamp issues for 2011 is currently scheduled for release.

First Day Covers for all of the above listed issues will be released at the same time as the relevant stamp issue date.