Trident of Independence Sheet of Stamps

Trident of Independence  Sheet of Stamps

To commemorate the Day of Dignity and Freedom, symbolizing Ukrainians’ enduring fight for freedom, independence, and territorial integrity, Ukrposhta is issuing a new sheet of artistic stamps titled "Trident of Independence." The official release date is set for November 21, 2024, marking the day that honors the significant events of the 2004 Orange Revolution and the 2013 Revolution of Dignity—milestones that have profoundly shaped modern Ukraine.

This unique sheet includes eight stamps, each featuring Ukraine's national emblem, the trident, as the central theme. The background of each stamp is adorned with vintage seals from past eras, representing different moments in Ukrainian history. Designed by Volodymyr Taran, known for his work on coin, banknote, and stamp designs, the stamps utilize a special embossing technique that adds texture and enhances the design's depth. A total of 60,000 sheets are to be issued.

postal stamps of Ukraine

Stamps Featuring Historical Seals:

• Seal of the Ukrainian Military Control, 1918–1920
• Seal of the KonoTOP District Commandant, 1918–1919
• Seal of the Lunyn Volost Zemstvo Administration of the Pinsk District, 1918–1920
• Seal of the Higher Military Court of the Kamianets-Podilskyi Garrison, 1919–1920
• Seal of the 11th Light Artillery Brigade, Ukrainian State, 1918
• Seal of the Embassy of the Ukrainian People’s Republic in Poland, 1920
• Seal of the Head of the Letichiv District Police, UNR, 1919–1920
• Small State Seal of the Ukrainian People’s Republic, 1918

These historical seals, preserved in the collection of the Sheremetiev Museum in Kyiv, embody different facets of Ukraine’s military and administrative history, from the early 20th century onward.

Trident of Independence envelope of the first day