Liechtenstein year 1960 Europa CEPT postage stamp

Liechtenstein year 1960 Europa CEPT postage stamp – € Kw: 80 Eur MNH**

In 1960, Liechtenstein released its very first Europa CEPT postage stamp. It is highly regarded by philatelists as one of the “key” early issues of the Europa series due to its unique design and limited printing.

While 19 of the 20 participating countries that year used a common design (a Roman mail-coach wheel with 19 spokes), Liechtenstein opted for its own unique design, making it a standout in the set.

📋 Stamp Details

• Theme: Europa – Honeycomb (The integration of Europe).
• Design: A multi-colored honeycomb pattern, symbolizing the cooperation and unity of European nations.
• Designer: Louis Jäger.
• Face Value: 50 Rappen (Swiss Centimes).
• Printing Quantity: 322,000 (relatively low for a major Europa issue).
• Printing Technique: It was the first Liechtenstein stamp produced using four-color printing.

💰 Market Value & Rarity

Because Liechtenstein did not use the common “wheel” design and had a limited print run, the stamp became a subject of speculation almost immediately and is now considered quite rare compared to other 1960 Europa issues.