2017 1fr & 2fr Int'l Day of Peace

Stamps Promote International Day of Peace

On September 21, 2017, the UN Postal Administration issued three stamps from each of its issuing offices commemorating the International Day of Peace.  Two designs were issued in panes of 20, while the third is a souvenir sheet with one stamp.  The theme of that year was “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety, and Dignity for All.”

The 1-Franc stamp pictures a fox and a hare, with their shadows forming a peace dove.  The animals represent the “twin urges of fear and anger” according to the UNPA.  The dove shows the power of “enemies who join forces to overcome them.”  The Arabic word for peace can be seen in the lower right.

The 2-Franc stamp is called “Duality,” and shows two figures, one tan and one black.  Both are holding bouquets of flowers.  The French word for peace is on the right side.

The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 with the goals of “alleviating the tensions and causes of conflict,” according to the UN resolution.  The focus of the 2017 celebrations was the spirit of togetherness and support for refugees and migrants.