A stamp “25 years of Poland in NATO” issued by the Polish Post has entered circulation. The latest philatelist novelty recalls one of the most important successes of Polish policy in recent decades, which was a milestone in ensuring the lasting security of Poles.

The anniversary stamp depicts the White Eagle and the NATO logo – a compass rose, a symbol of the desire to ensure security from all sides. The composition was placed on a blue background, symbolising harmony, and alluding to the Atlantic Ocean. The entire composition is complemented by a red and white ribbon.

The new issue of the currency is complemented by the First Day Circulation (FDC) envelope, the central motif of which is the Polish and NATO flags flying in the wind. The issue is also accompanied by a commemorative date stamp, which in its graphic design presents a view of the Sigismund’s Column and the Royal Castle in Warsaw, as well as information on the date and place of the stamp’s introduction to circulation.

“The quarter-century of Poland’s presence in NATO unquestionably deserves to be honoured on a postage stamp, fitting in with the Postal Service’s mission of promoting events, anniversaries or initiatives important to Poles. Stamps travel with letters and cards, reaching every corner of the country – and beyond. The latest philatelic issue is not only a reminder of one of the most important successes of Polish politics in recent decades, but also an expression of thanks to all people involved in the process of building our security”, says Sebastian Mikosz, acting President of the Polish Post.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) was established in 1949 as an international political-military organisation to counter the real threat posed by the Soviet Union to Western Europe. The pact’s guiding principle became the motto: ‘One for all, all for one’.

Arkadiusz Słomczyński