2010 Cyprus Stamp Issues
Below is the list of Republic of Cyprus stamp issues during 2010
1. Released on 27th January - two stamps for the “50th Anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus”.
On the same date the new vending machine stamp adhesive labels “Moufflon” also released.
2. On 17th March, the following were released:
a) “Farm animals” comprising of four stamps
b) “EXPO 2010” comprising of one stamp and
c) “World Cup 2010” comprising of one stamp
3. “Europa 2010”
Released on 5th May 2010 and consisting of two stamps and a booklet containing a strip of 4 sets of stamps (8 stamps).
The common theme adopted by the European Postal Organization (POSTEUROP) for 2010 was “Children’s Books”.
On the same day the Refugee stamp reprint 2010 was released - now in orange/bisque colour.
4. “Cyprus Railways”
This issue comprises of three stamps and the release date was rescheduled to 4th June in line with the extra stamp issue the "Papal Visit" to commemorate the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Cyprus.
5. Releases on 1st October were:
a) “Children’s stamp”. Details for the said stamp issue will be communicated in due course and CANCELLED
b) “Cyprus through the ages", this commemorative issue consists of a sheetlet of 8 stamps and it is the 4th and final in this series following the last three years issues.
7. Released on 10th November:
a) A joint stamp issue Cyprus – China. Changed to Romania.
b) “Christmas 2010” comprising of three stamps. In addition three maximum cards were released.
On the same date the Presentation packs as well as the Special Albums 2010 were released on sale.
First Day Covers for each the above issues were released at the same time.
Click to view all available 2010 Cyprus stamp issues (includes mint and/or used stamps, first day covers, booklets and sheets).
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