Gifts of St. Nicholas postage stamp.

The New Year's stamp from Ukrposhta in 2023 is quite interesting. The stamp is dedicated to St. Nicholas the miracle worker.

Saint Nicholas is a Christian priest who lived in the III-IV centuries. He became famous for helping the poor, especially children. The image of St. Nicholas is the embodiment of humanity, kindness and high moral values. According to the tradition of the celebration, Nicholas brings gifts for good deeds and deeds, and snips for bad ones.

In 2023, this day is celebrated on December 6. This date also falls on another state holiday - the day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. That is why the theme of war and the army is present in this postal issue.

The stamp "Gifts of Saint Nicholas" has a diamond shape, printed in small sheets of 5 stamps in a letter. The brand has a charitable component. 5 hryvnias from each stamp sold goes to help orphans.

the artist is Kost Lavro

Circulation — 600,000

The nominal value is M+5.00

Release date (year) — 2023

The number according to the Ukrposhta catalog is 2066

Sheet size, mm — 120x120

The size of the stamp, mm — 33.06x33.06

The number of stamps in the sheet is 5

A special stamp and envelope have been developed for the stamp.