Slovenia 2016 Stamps – Europa CEPT / Think Green – Environment MNH**
The Slovenia 2016 stamp issue for Europa CEPT was dedicated to the theme “Think Green” (Ecology in Europe), celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Europa stamp issues.
Slovenia issued a set of two stamps for this theme, one featuring the common design for all participating European posts, and another featuring a unique Slovenian design.
🌳 Stamp Details
| Stamp Feature | Description |
| Year of Issue | 2016 (May 9) |
| Theme | Ecology in Europe – “Think Green” |
| Issuing Authority | Pošta Slovenije (Post of Slovenia) |
| Set Composition | 2 Postage Stamps |
🎨 Design Breakdown
1. Common Design (Winner of the PostEurop Competition)
- This stamp features the winning design by artist Doxia Sergidou of Cyprus Post, which was used by many European postal administrations that year.
- Motif: A symbolic depiction of a hand using a paint roller to transform a gray, polluted city landscape on the left into a vibrant green, sustainable landscape on the right (including elements like wind turbines and a bicyclist).
- Symbolism: The design visually represents that it is “in our hands to create a greener planet.”
2. Unique Slovenian Design
- Slovenia also issued a second stamp with its own design interpreting the “Think Green” theme.
- Motif: The Slovenian design, which won second place in the PostEurop design competition, is often depicted as a stylized brain composed of green leaves, symbolizing the need for a “green” mindset and ecological consciousness.
Both stamps include the EUROPA logo, signifying their part in the joint issue. The total face value of the set was typically designed to cover the basic postal rate for mail within Europe.
