Slovenia year 2021 Europe CEPT endangered fauna, wild cats birds FDC
The Slovenia 2021 EUROPA CEPT Endangered Fauna issue is a popular one among collectors of Slovenian and thematic fauna stamps.
Here are the details for the stamps and the First Day Cover (FDC):
🦅 Slovenia 2021 EUROPA CEPT Endangered Fauna FDC
The 2021 CEPT (Council of European Post and Telecommunications) theme was “Endangered National Wildlife.” Slovenia issued a set of two stamps and a corresponding First Day Cover highlighting two of the country’s vulnerable species.
1. Stamp Details
| Feature | Stamp 1: Capercaillie | Stamp 2: Wildcat |
| Common Name | Capercaillie | Wildcat |
| Scientific Name | Tetrao urogallus | Felis silvestris |
| Denomination | €1.37 (or similar value) | €1.22 (or similar value) |
| Issue Date | May 28, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Designer | Maja Tomažič | Maja Tomažič |
The stamps feature beautiful, detailed illustrations of the two animals, which are considered critically endangered or vulnerable in Slovenia due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
2. First Day Cover (FDC)
The First Day Cover for this issue will contain both of the stamps and includes a special cancellation mark:
- Stamps Affixed: Both the Capercaillie (€1.37) and the Wildcat (€1.22) stamps are affixed to the envelope.
- Cancellation Mark: The FDC is typically marked with a special commemorative cancellation handstamp that indicates the theme, country, and the first day of issue.
- Post Office Location: The special cancellation usually comes from the Ribnica Post Office in Slovenia, and the date is May 28 or 29, 2021.
- Cover Design: The FDC often features a larger illustration of the two endangered animals that complements the stamp designs .
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