Slovenia stamps year 2009 Anniversary of the Birth of Louis Braille – Essay
In 2009, Slovenia issued a commemorative stamp honoring the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille (1809–1852)—a globally celebrated milestone.
✉️ Key Details
- Issuer: Pošta Slovenije
- Date of issue: 30 January 2009
- Face value: 2.38 €
- Catalogue (Michel): Mi. 706
- Theme: Bicentenary (200th anniversary) of Louis Braille
🎨 Design & Technical Features
- The stamp is multicoloured and includes Braille script elements, visually and symbolically representing Braille literacy.
- Produced using offset printing combined with embossing, giving the Braille dots a tactile (raised) effect.
- Size approximately 40 × 30 mm, perforation 14.
- Also issued as a miniature sheet (block) version for collectors.
🌍 Significance
This issue was part of a worldwide philatelic celebration in 2009, marking 200 years since Braille’s birth. Slovenia’s stamp stands out because of its functional embossing, allowing it to be appreciated not only visually but also by touch, reflecting the true purpose of Braille.
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