Colombia postage stamps year 1950 Anniversary of UPU MSS

Colombia postage stamps year 1950 Anniversary of UPU MSS MNH

In 1950, Colombia commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) with a series of postage stamps and a souvenir sheet. These issues highlighted the nation’s rich heritage and celebrated the global postal organization’s milestone.

Alongside the stamp series, Colombia issued an imperforate souvenir sheet measuring 90 x 90 mm. It features a 50 centavos stamp portraying a globe, symbolizing international postal unity. The sheet is inscribed with “REPÚBLICA DE COLOMBIA,” “CORREOS AEREO,” and “U.P.U. 1874-1949.” Printed in yellowish-orange, it had a limited release of 100,000 copies. This souvenir sheet is listed as Scott number 580.