On February 22, 2013 the Estonia post introduces
into circulation the first Estonian self-adhesive postage stamp with unusual
perforation. The issue is devoted to the national flag of the Republic of Estonia
and printed in mini sheet of 10 values.
Print: offset Designer: Indrek Ilves Quantity issued: 915 000 copies Perforation:
osaliselt/partly 11¼ : 11¼ Printing House: AS Vaba
Maa
The combination of the blue, black and white colours of the Estonian national
flag is one of the most important and most beloved national symbols. Of the
colours, blue represents the nation’s bright future and indicates the Nordic
sky, with black recalling the past of the nation as well as the black earth,
while white symbolizes aspiration of the people for enlightenment and alludes to
the white snow and the summer light nights. The flag of Estonia stamp is the
first Estonian self-adhesive postage stamp with non-traditional perforation.
