The Eurovision Song Contest is a popular annual event that has been celebrated by various countries through the issuance of special commemorative stamps. These stamps often feature iconic imagery related to the contest, including past winners, memorable performances, and the event’s logo. Here’s an overview of Eurovision Song Contest stamps:
Key Features of Eurovision Song Contest Stamps:
- Iconic Imagery:
- Past Winners: Stamps featuring notable winners such as ABBA, Celine Dion, and more recent winners.
- Performances: Memorable performances and iconic moments from the contest.
- Eurovision Logo: The official Eurovision Song Contest logo is often featured prominently.
- Artistic Styles:
- Portraits: Detailed portraits of artists and performers.
- Abstract Designs: Creative and colorful designs that capture the spirit of the contest.
- Historical Photos: Vintage photos from earlier contests, showing the evolution of Eurovision over the years.
- Commemorative Themes:
- Anniversaries: Stamps issued to mark significant anniversaries of the Eurovision Song Contest.
- Host Countries: Stamps featuring the cities and countries that have hosted the contest.
- National Entries: Celebrating national entries and their achievements in the contest.
Notable Issues:
- Sweden:
- 2005: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Eurovision, Sweden issued a stamp featuring ABBA, one of the most famous winners of the contest.
- 2013: Issued a stamp to commemorate hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö.
- Finland:
- 2007: Issued stamps celebrating their hosting of the contest in Helsinki after Lordi’s win in 2006.
- Austria:
- 2015: Issued a stamp to commemorate hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna following Conchita Wurst’s victory in 2014.
- Portugal:
- 2018: Released a stamp celebrating their first hosting of the contest in Lisbon after Salvador Sobral’s win in 2017.
- Israel:
- 1999: Released stamps celebrating their hosting of the contest in Jerusalem.
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