FCK PTN! Postage stamp

Postage stamp "FCK PTN!"

The resilience and confidence of the Ukrainian people has impressed the world and the enemy, who has violated the borders and brazenly invaded the land of an independent country. A full year has passed since the start of the large-scale invasion by the Russian army. To this day, Ukrainians have been resisting and fighting barbarians, invaders and simply terrorists.

The success of the Ukrainians and the Armed Forces is confirmed by the liberation of the occupied territories of Kyiv, Kharkiv and Kherson regions. Not only the army, but also the conscious Ukrainian public is working for victory. Among them, Ukrposhta has taken an active position, and since the beginning of the large-scale invasion, it has been actively promoting pro-Ukrainian propaganda by reflecting the situation on the pages of philately.

What is known about the artist and the postage stamp FCK PTN

Ukrposhta accepts proposals from various artists and designers for the design of all stamps. Many of the stamps are issued with the public's opinion in mind. The country's main post office is active on social media, where it communicates with ordinary citizens.

The new stamp features a sketch by the controversial English underground artist Banksy, who depicted a graffiti with a judoka on the wall of a building destroyed by the Russians on Tsentralna Street in the Ukrainian village of Borodyanka. In total, the artist created 7 different graffiti on buildings damaged by military operations during a secret visit to Ukraine in autumn 2022.

·         Date of putting into circulation: 24.02.2023

·         Circulation - 150,000,000 copies

·         Number of stamps per sheet 6 (2х3)

·         Nominal value - F+7

·         Stamp size - 40x28 mm

·         Author - BANKSY

This is not the first time the artist has expressed his anti-war stance and condemned the hostilities in Ukraine. For the first time, it became known about his charitable contribution in March 2022, when Banksy's CND Soldiers, unsigned, was put up for sale at a charity auction in London. All the proceeds (£81,000) under the hashtag #ABANKSY4UKRAINE were donated to support the NDSL Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv.

graffiti Photo: The Art Newspaper

Postal issues during the period of martial law in the country

At the beginning of the Russian army's invasion, many businesses suspended their operations and were in a stupor. But consciousness allowed them to pull themselves together and reject panic. The strength of the Ukrainian people is confirmed by the many years of struggle for their independence. That is why many businesses have reformatted and started working for the Ukrainian victory.

Ukrposhta is no exception and has also joined the fight against Russian aggression. In the spring of 2022, the appropriate decision was to suspend the stamp issues planned by the Thematic Plan and start developing philatelic products that reflect the current state of the situation. Thus, the first stamp to be issued during martial law was "Russian warship, go...!". It had a rather powerful message in terms of information about the position towards the occupiers. The stamp caused not only a stir, but also greatly encouraged Ukrainians and the Armed Forces. The Ukrainian army's actions resulted in the sinking of the Russian navy's flagship in the Black Sea.

After that, Ukrposhta continued with thematic issues, which were equally successful. Currently, Ukrainians continue their fight against the aggressor country, and 24 February will be the anniversary of the confrontation. On this occasion, the issue was presented, which, like the first stamp, indicates the direction for the invaders, who will have to answer to a special tribunal.

What is depicted on the stamp

The stamp has a horizontal orientation, with the identification inscriptions for Ukrainian postal services spaced along the edges of the stamp. The left side of the stamp in the upper left corner bears the inscription "Ukraine" in two languages. Below that is the stamp's face value with an additional value, which indicates the charitable purpose of the issue. The lower left corner of the stamp bears the name "PTN PNH!". The upper right corner contains the year of issue and the Ukrainian coat of arms. The right edge of the stamp bears the signature of the artist ©BANKSY.

The sketch is depicted on a cracked wall of a house. Only two characters are depicted - a little boy and an adult man. The picture is reproduced in motion, with the little fighter knocking out the big judoka. One can assume that the sketch illustrates a smaller Ukraine, which is fighting back with dignity against a country three times its size. However, everyone can recreate for themselves an associative series of thoughts about the graffiti artist's painting. The point remains the same: the larger opponent does not always win.

envelope of the first day  FCK PTN