2020
ANNUAL STAMP SET 2020
Magyar Posta has produced an exclusive
compilation of its 2020 stamps in Hungarian, English and German entitled Annual Stamp Set 2020, which is an ideal
gift for stamp-collecting friends and relations, or Hungarian or foreign
business partners.The new release was designed by the graphic
artist Barnabás Baticz and produced
by ANY Security Printing Company. The new issue will be available at Filaposta in
Hungary from 15 January, and may also be ordered from Magyar Posta’s online
store.
30 Years of Freedom - the first freely elected government
Connected to the “30 Years of Freedom” memorial year, this year Magyar Posta is issuing a commemorative miniature sheet about the members of the first freely elected government. Twenty thousand copies of the miniature sheet consisting of 10 stamps designed by the graphic artist Attila André Elekes were produced byANY Security Printing Company. The products are available from Filaposta, philately specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
18 December 2020
PUskÁS Arena Budapest
Magyar Posta is issuing a special souvenir sheet in honour of the reconstructed Puskás Arena. Fifty thousand copies of the numbered special souvenir sheet designed by the graphic artist Glória Hefelle were produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The new issue will go on sale on 20 November 2020 and be available in first day post offices and at Filaposta in Hungary from the date of issue, but may also be ordered from Magyar Posta’s online store.
20 November 2020
CARTOON AND FAIRY TALE CHARACTERS II: FRAKK, THE TERROR OF CATS
Following Süsü the Dragon in the Cartoon and Fairy Tale Characters series, in 2020 Magyar Posta is releasing a numbered special souvenir sheet featuring the characters of the animated television series Frakk, the Terror of Cats. Fifty thousand copies of the souvenir sheet designed by the graphic artist István Weisenburger were produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The new issue is available from Filaposta, philately specialist services, designated post offices and www.posta.hu.
4 November 2020
CHRISTMAS 2020
For sending seasonal
greetings in 2020 by post, Magyar Posta, as in previous years, is releasing a
self-adhesive postage stamp with no value indication and the inscription
“Domestic” in standard and special editions. The standard edition is in sheets
of fifty stamps, while the special edition is a miniature sheet of five stamps.
This Christmas Giovanni Battista Salvi da
Sassoferrato’s Madonna and Sleeping Child appears on the stamps. The new
issue was designed by the graphic artist Barnabás Baticz and produced by Pátria
Nyomda. The new releases will be available at first day post offices and
Filaposta in Hungary from 22 October 2020, and may also be ordered from Magyar
Posta’s online store.
22 October 2020
50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Hungary and Singapore
In 2020, the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Hungary and Singapore is celebrated. The occasion is marked by the postal services of the two countries jointly issuing a special souvenir sheet containing two stamps designed by the graphic artist Imre Benedek. Fifty thousand numbered copies of the Hungarian-issued souvenir sheet were produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The new issue will go on sale at first day post offices and Filaposta in Hungary and may also be ordered from Magyar Posta’s online store from 22 October 2020.
22 October 2020
93rd Stamp Day
Magyar Posta is issuing a pair of special stamps with different denominations and a numbered souvenir sheet with a surcharge to mark the 93rd Stamp Day, which will be held as a joint event with the 19th Temafila and 4th Aerofila Stamp Exhibitions at the Budapest headquarters of the National Federation of Hungarian Philatelists between 9 and 11 October 2020. The new issues designed by the graphic artist Barnabás Baticz were produced by ANY Security Printing Company and will be available at first day post offices and Filaposta in Hungary and may also be ordered from Magyar Posta’s online store from 9 October 2020. Magyar Posta devotes the HUF 300 surcharge on each souvenir sheet to supporting organised stamp collecting in Hungary.
9 October 2020
125 years of the Hungarian Olympic Committee
In 2020 the Hungarian Olympic
Committee is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its foundation,
which Magyar Posta is marking by issuing a commemorative souvenir sheet. Fifty
thousand copies of the numbered commemorative souvenir sheet designed by the
graphic artist Orsolya Kara were produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The
new issue will go on sale on 9 October 2020 and be available in first day post
offices and at Filaposta in Hungary from the date of issue, but may also be
ordered from Magyar Posta’s online store.
9 October 2020
Palaces in Hungary II
Magyar Posta is continuing its series on castles and palaces launched in 2018 by presenting more stately homes. Twenty thousand copies of the miniature sheet of eight stamps, which was designed by the graphic artist Eszter Domé, were produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The new issue will go on sale on 9 October 2020 and be available in first day post offices and at Filaposta in Hungary from the date of issue, but may also be ordered from Magyar Posta’s online store.
9 October 2020
2020, Year of National Cohesion
For the centenary of the Peace Treaty
of Trianon, the Hungarian Government has declared 2020 the Year of National
Cohesion. To mark this occasion, Magyar Posta is issuing a commemorative
souvenir sheet adorned with spot varnish designed by the graphic artist Tamás
Péter Takács in a black numbered standard edition and a red numbered imperforated
edition. The new issue produced by ANY Security Printing Company is available
from Filaposta, philately specialist services, post offices and www.posta.hu.
29 September 2020
Hungarian Rock Classics I. Omega: Pearls in Her Hair
Magyar Posta is launching a new series of thematic stamps entitled Hungarian Rock Classics. The first rock band to be presented is Omega. Fifty thousand copies of the black numbered perforated souvenir sheets and four thousand copies of the red numbered imperforated souvenir sheets designed by the graphic artist Attila André Elekes using Szilvia Pállay-Kovács’s illustrations were produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The new issue will be released on 5 August 2020 and will be available from Filaposta, philately specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
5 August 2020
Hungarian saints and blesseds VIII.
Magyar
Posta is continuing the presentation of Hungarian saints and blesseds in 2020.
The numbered souvenir sheets with the subtitle Pious Elizabeths are issued in
honour of Elizabeth of Hungary, Elizabeth of Töss and Saint Elizabeth of
Portugal. Together with the standard edition, a special edition using embossing
and, as part of the exclusive set, a likewise numbered limited edition black print
are also being released. The new souvenir sheet was designed by the graphic
artist Imre Benedek and printed by the banknote printing company
Pénzjegynyomda. The new issues are available from Filaposta, philately
specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
5 August 2020
Our Natural Assets 2020 stamp set
The four
stamps in Magyar Posta’s series on the subject of Our Natural Assets in 2020
feature the dor beetle, the purple coneflower, the Tatar maple and the zander.
While each of the stamps shows a particular natural asset, the graphic
composition places these different elements in a single space. The stamp series
was designed by the graphic artist Tibor Z. Petényi and produced by ANY
Security Printing Company. The stamps were printed in mixed sheets with 30,000
copies of each of them. The new issue is available from Filaposta, philately
specialist services, post offices and www.posta.hu.
5 August 2020
Regions and Towns III: Dombóvár, Kisvárda and Százhalombatta
The
three new stamps in Magyar Posta’s series on the subject of Regions and Towns
in 2020 feature Dombóvár, Kisvárda and Százhalombatta, all celebrating their
50th anniversary of becoming a town. As well as showing some main sights, the
graphic composition of the stamps allows the position of the towns to be
indicated on the map of Hungary. Fifty thousand copies of the stamps of the
series designed by the graphic artist Imre Benedek were produced by ANY
Security Printing Company. The new issues are available from Filaposta,
philately specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
6 July 2020
For youth 2020: The first Hungarian space flight was 40 years ago
It is now 40 years since the first Hungarian
flew in space and Magyar Posta is marking this anniversary with a stamp issue. The
amount of the surcharge to support youth stamp collecting on two of the stamps
of the miniature sheet totalling HUF 150 is devoted to promoting philately
among young people. Fifteen thousand copies of the commemorative miniature
sheet of four stamps designed by the graphic artist Barnabás Baticz were
produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The new issue is available from
Filaposta, philately specialist services, certain post offices and
www.posta.hu.
3 June 2020
The Zugliget chairlift opened 50 years ago
Magyar Posta is marking the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Zugliget chairlift by issuing a commemorative stamp. Fifty thousand copies of the special stamp designed by the graphic artist Glória Hefelle were produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The new issue is available from Filaposta, philately specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
11 May 2020
The Buda Castle funicular is 150 years old
Magyar Posta is marking the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Zugliget chairlift by issuing a commemorative stamp. Fifty thousand copies of the special stamp designed by the graphic artist Glória Hefelle were produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The new issue is available from Filaposta, philately specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
11 May 2020
150 years of the Fire Brigade and the Association of Hungarian Fire Services
Magyar Posta is issuing a set of special stamps to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian Fire Brigade and the Association of Hungarian Fire Services. Fifty thousand copies of each of the two stamps in the set designed by the graphic artist Orsolya Kara were produced by ANY Security Printing Company using source material provided by the Central Museum of Disaster Management. The new issue will go on sale on 4 May 2020 and from that date will be available at first day post offices, Filaposta, philately specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
4 May 2020
EUROPA2020: Ancient postal routes
Each year the members of the Association of European Postal Operators (PostEurop) issue stamps on a common theme to present the identical values of their states. The “EUROPA stamp” is still one of the most popular themes for collectors, and issues bearing the official logo are among the most sought-after new stamps. In 2020 the member countries are presenting the theme of ancient postal routes. The Hungarian miniature sheet consisting of two pairs of stamps was designed by the graphic artist Attila André Elekes of which 20,000 copies were produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The new issue is available from Filaposta, philately specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
4 May 2020
Centenary of the birth of Saint Pope John Paul II
Magyar Posta is commemorating the centenary of the birth of Saint Pope John Paul II by issuing a souvenir sheet. The souvenir sheet, its special editions and the related philatelic products designed by the graphic artist Barnabás Baticz were produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The products are available from Filaposta, philately specialist services and certain post offices, or may be ordered by email from philately@posta.hu or on the website www.posta.hu.
4 May 2020
The Hungarian Meteorological Service is 150 years old
Magyar Posta is marking the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian Meteorological Service by issuing a commemorative stamp. Fifty thousand copies of the special stamp designed by the graphic artist Barnabás Baticz were produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The new issue is available from Filaposta, philately specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
4 May 2020
Postal history IV
Magyar Posta continues the issue of its series of definitive stamps on postal history, which began in 2017. In 2020 six denominations are appearing. The series of self-adhesive stamps with a total face value of HUF 2,750 was designed by the graphic artist Barnabás Baticz and is produced by Pátria Printing House in quantities dependent on demand. The new issue is available from Filaposta, philately specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
4 May 2020
100 years of the Hungarian Police Force
Magyar
Posta is marking the centenary of the establishment of the unified Hungarian
Police Force by issuing a promotional personalised stamp. Seventy thousand
copies of the philatelic novelty made by printing on the label part of the Very Own Stamp personalised stamp were
produced by the banknote printing company Pénzjegynyomda and can be purchased
at Filaposta and designated post offices or ordered from Magyar Posta’s online
store from 24 April 2020.
24 April 2020
150 years of the picture postcard
Magyar
Posta is issuing a thematic personalised stamp to commemorate the 150th
anniversary of the picture postcard. Eight thousand copies of the stamp with a
label designed by the graphic artist Imre Benedek were produced.
16 April 2020
Eminent Philatelists III - Dr Lajos Richter
For the third time Magyar Posta is issuing a thematic personalised stamp on Eminent Philatelists, which on this occasion features the well-known stamp collector Dr Lajos Richter. Eight thousand copies of the stamp with a label designed by the graphic artist Imre Benedek were produced.
16 April 2020
100 years of the Postal Directorate in Debrecen
In 2020 the Postal Directorate in Debrecen is celebrating the centenary of its establishment, which is being marked by the release of a promotional personalised stamp. Seventy thousand copies of the philatelic novelty made by printing on the label part of Your Own Message Stamp IV: Domestic were produced by the banknote printing company Pénzjegynyomda, and can be purchased at Filaposta and designated post offices or ordered from Magyar Posta’s online store from 16 April.
16 April 2020
Centenary of the birth of Ferenc Zenthe
Magyar
Posta is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the performing
artist Ferenc Zenthe by issuing a special stamp. Fifty thousand copies of the
special stamp designed by the graphic artist Péter Nagy were produced by ANY
Security Printing Company. The new issue is available from Filaposta, philately
specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
2 April 2020
Miklós Zrínyi was born 400 years ago
Magyar Posta is honouring the poet, military
commander, politician and military scientist Miklós Zrínyi on the occasion of
the 400th anniversary of his birthby issuing a commemorative stamp. Fifty
thousand copies of the special stamp designed by the graphic artist Szilvia
Lázár were produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The new issue is
available from Filaposta, philately specialist services, certain post offices
and www.posta.hu.
2 April 2020
250th anniversary of Semmelweis University
Magyar
Posta is honouring the 250th anniversary of Semmelweis University by issuing a
commemorative sheet. In addition to the commemorative sheet marking the
occasion, the decorative folder contains the stamp depicting Ignác Semmelweis
from the series “Pioneers of Medicine” issued in 1987. Two thousand copies of
the folder and commemorative sheet designed by Balázs Baksa were printed by ANY
Security Printing Company. The new issue will go on sale on 17 March 2020 and
from that date will be available at Filaposta and www.posta.hu.
17 March 2020
Easter 2020
Magyar Posta is celebrating
Christianity’s most important feast, Easter, by issuing a definitive stamp.
Decorated eggs from the Art on Eggs Museum in Zengővárkony, which is
celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, appear on the self-adhesive
domestic stamp with no value indication and its first day cover. The stamp was
designed by the graphic artist Péter Nagy and produced at the Pátria Printing
House. The new issue is available from Filaposta, philately specialist
services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
4 March 2020
Ludwig van Beethoven was born 250 years ago
Magyar
Posta is issuing a commemorative stamp in honour of the 250th anniversary of
the birth of the celebrated German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827).
Fifty thousand copies of the stamp designed by the graphic artist Orsolya Kara
were produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The new issue will go on sale on
4 March 2020 and from that date will be available at first day post offices,
Filaposta, philately specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
4 March 2020
The wonderful world of the Bakony dinosaur site II.
Magyar
Posta is continuing its series presenting the wonderful world of the Bakony
dinosaur site. The second issue, following the concept begun in 2018, presents
another six prehistoric animals. The stamps were produced by the printing
company Pénzjegynyomda based on the design of the graphic artist Tibor Z.
Petényi. Fifty thousand copies of the black numbered perforated souvenir sheets
and 4,000 copies of the red numbered imperforated souvenir sheets will be
released on 4 March 2020. The new issues will be available from Filaposta,
philately specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
4 March 2020
Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean 500 years ago
Magyar Posta is issuing a special stamp to mark
the 500th anniversary of Magellan reaching the Pacific Ocean. Fifty thousand
copies of the stamp designed by the Kossuth Prize-winning graphic artist István
Orosz were produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The new issue will go on
sale on 4 March 2020 and from that date will be available at first day post
offices, Filaposta, philately specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
4 March 2020
HISTORY OF CLOTHING III
Magyar Posta is continuing its stamp series History of Clothing by presenting two 18th-century outfits. Twenty thousand copies of the new issue designed by the graphic artist István Weisenburger were produced by ANY Security Printing Company. The miniature sheet released on 12 February 2020 will be available from Filaposta, philately specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
12 February 2020
Chinese Horoscope: 2020 – the year of the rat
For the seventh time, Magyar Posta is issuing a
special miniature sheet of two pairs of stamps using motifs from the Chinese horoscope.
The coming period from 25 January 2020 until 11 February 2021 is the year of
the rat associated with the element metal. Twenty thousand copies of this year’s
new miniature sheet designed by András Szunyoghy Jr were produced by ANY
Security Printing Company. It is available from Filaposta, philately specialist
services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
6 February 2020
34th LEN European Water Polo Championships
Magyar
Posta is marking the 34th LEN European Water Polo Championships, which are
being held in Hungary, by issuing a special stamp. Fifty thousand copies of the
stamp were produced by ANY Security Printing Company based on the designs of
the artists of the Graphasel Design Studio: Csaba Attila Dobos graphic artist
and László Ördögh art director. The new issue will go on sale from 10 January
2020 and from that date will be available at first day post offices, Filaposta,
philately specialist services, certain post offices and www.posta.hu.
10 January 2020
