Worldwide Stamp New Issues - Luxembourg.

Last updated March 2003.

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• 1997, January 2. Grand Duke Jean.
  • 8f Grand Duke Jean.
• 1997, March 3. Tourism.
  • 16f The baroque church of Koerich.
  • 16f The Servais house in Mersch.
• 1997, March 3. Anniversaries.
  • 16f 40th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.
  • 20f 75th Anniversary of the Belgian - Luxembourg Economic Union (U.E.B.L.).
• 1997, March 3. 11th World Congress of Rose Societies.
  • 16f Rose "Grand Duchess Charlotte".
  • 20f Rose "The Beautiful Sultana".
  • 80f Rose "Jean Soupert".
• 1997, May 12. Anniversaries.
  • 16f Logo of the Gendarmerie (bicentenary of the Grand-Ducal Gendarmerie).
  • 16f Central part of the Union's logo (75th anniversary of the Luxembourg Union of Small Domestic Animal Keeping Societies).
  • 16f Bather and attendant (150th anniversary of the first spa season at Mondorf-les-Bains).
• 1997, May 12. Europa Stamps. Myths and Legends.
  • 16f Melusina of Luxembourg.
  • 25f Hunter of Hollenfels.
• 1997, May 12. "Juvalux `98".
  • 16f Youth Logo.
  • 80f Postal History.
• 1997, October 16. Saar - Lorraine - Luxembourg European Region.
  • 16f "Saar - Lor - Lux".
• 1997, October 16. Clocks and pendulum clocks.
  • 16f Oak wall clock, 1816.
  • 32f Astronomic clock with walnut case, mid 19th century.
  • 80f Pear tree wood wall clock, 1815.
• 1997, October 16. Mills.
  • 16f Kalborn Mill.
  • 50f Ramelli Mill.
• 1997, December 8. Christmas Stamp.
  • 16f + 2f Enamel panel.
• 1997, December 8. Charity Stamps. Indigenous Trees.
  • 16f + 2f Wych elm (Ulmus glabra).
  • 16f + 2f Sycamore (Acer platanoides).
  • 20f + 3f Wild cherry tree (Prunus avium).
  • 32f + 7f Walnut tree (Juglans regia).
• 1997, December 8. 750th Anniversary of the Accession to Power of Count Henri V, the Blond.
  • 32f 17th century drawing of the tomb of Count Henri V, the Blond, at Clairefontaine Abbey.
• 1998, March 23. Tourism.
  • 16f Hesperange.
  • 16f Rodange.
• 1998, March 23. Anniversaries.
  • 16f 50th Anniversary emblem (50th anniversary of N.G.L. (Politically Independent Luxembourg Trade Union).
  • 16f Poster by Rene Wismer (50th anniversary of the Broom Festival in Wiltz).
  • 20f Part of the funeral stele (centenary of the death of Jean Antoine Zinnen (composer of the Luxembourg national anthem)).
  • 50f Typewriter keys and newsprint (150th anniversary of the abolition of censorship).
• 1998, March 23. Fishes.
  • 16f Brown trout (Salmo trutta).
  • 25f Miller's thumb (Cottus gobio).
  • 50f Small river bleak (Alburnoides bipunctatus).
• 1998, June 18. 700th anniversary of the granting of the right to hold a fair to Count Henri VII.
  • "A" (16f) Count Henri VII and Fair building.
• 1998, June 18. Europa Stamps. National Days and Festivals.
  • 16f National Day fireworks.
  • 25f National Remembrance Day.
• 1998, June 18. "Juvalux 98".
  • 16f Town Postman.
  • 16f Left hand part of an 1861 view of Luxembourg.
  • 25f Pre - Philatelic Letter.
  • 50f Country Postman.
  • 80f Right hand part of an 1861 view of Luxembourg.
    This stamp, and the 16f stamp with a similar design, were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1998, September 21. 150th Anniversary of the "St. John of Hope" Grand Lodge of Luxembourg.
  • 16f Masonic emblems.
• 1998, September 21. 1300th Anniversary of the Founding of the Abbey of Echternach.
  • 16f View of Echternach, architectural composition.
  • 48f Detailed view of Echternach.
  • 60f Detailed view of Echternach.
• 1998, September 21. Museums. Series 3.
  • 16f Spanish army helmet (late 16th century).
  • 80f Wayside cross, Hollerich, 1718.
• 1998, December 7. Charity Stamps. Drawings of towns made in Echternach in the 16th century by abbot Jean Bertels. Series 1.
  • 16f + 2f Ernesturf.
  • 16f + 2f Bech.
  • 20f + 3f Itsich.
  • 32f + 7f Steinhem.
• 1998, December 7. Christmas Stamp.
  • 16f + 2f Icon by Fr. Georges Saget.
• 1998, December 7. 40th Anniversary of N.A.M.S.A. (N.A.T.O. maintenance and logistics organization).
  • 36f Anniversary emblem, globe and jigsaw pieces.
• 1999, March 8. 50th Anniversary of the Council of EUrope.
  • 16f Council of Europe Building and emblem.
• 1999, March 8. The Introduction of the Euro.
  • "A" (16f) Map of Europe, Euro emblem and montage of scenes.
• 1999, March 8. Owls.
  • 16f Tawny Owl (Strix aluco).
  • 32f Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo).
  • 60f Barn Owl (Tyto alba).
• 1999, March 8. 50th Anniversary of N.A.T.O. (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
  • 80f Stylized N.A.T.O. emblem and globe.
• 1999, May 17. International Year of Older Persons.
  • 16f Spectacles.
• 1999, May 17. 125th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union.
  • 16f "125", Universal Postal Union Emblem and Letters.
• 1999, May 17. Europa Stamps. National Parks.
  • 16f Haute - Sure National Park.
  • 25f Ardennes - Eifel National Park.
• 1999, May 17. Anniversaries.
  • 16f "M" emblem (75th anniversary of the National Federation of Mutual Associations.
  • 32f Roll of film and silhouettes (50th anniversary of the Luxembourg Federation of Amateur Photographers).
  • 80f Gymnasts (Centenary of the Union of Luxembourg Gymnastics Societies).
• 1999, September 21. 18th Birthday of His Royal Highness, Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg.
  • 16f Portrait of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg.
• 1999, September 21. "Travelling into the Future". Cartoons.
  • 16f Communication by road.
  • 20f The information age.
  • 80f Conquering space.
• 1999, September 21. 125th anniversary of the birth of Aline Mayrisch de Saint Hubert.
  • 20f Portrait of Aline Mayrisch de Saint Hubert.
• 1999, November 30. Christmas Stamp.
  • 16f + 2f Drawing by Michel Demart.
• 1999, November 30. Charity Stamps. Drawings of towns made in Echternach in the 16th century by abbot Jean Bertels. Series 2.
  • 16f + 2f Osweiler.
  • 16f + 2f Bettemburch.
  • 20f + 3f Cruchte auf Der Alset.
  • 32f + 7f Berchem.
• 1999, November 30. 250th anniversary of the birth of the German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
  • 20f Drawing of the Stadtgrund.
• 1999, December 31. Booklet Stamps.
  • "A" (16f) Upper left side of graphical interpretation of the passage to the Year 2000.
  • "A" (16f) Upper right side of graphical interpretation of the passage to the Year 2000.
  • "A" (16f) Lower left side of graphical interpretation of the passage to the Year 2000.
  • "A" (16f) Lower right side of graphical interpretation of the passage to the Year 2000.
    These stamps had an "official" date of issue of 3 January 2000, but were available "on advance sale" on 31 December, 1999.
• 2000, March 7. 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Charles V.
  • "A" (16f) Portrait of Charles V.
• 2000, March 7. Tourism.
  • "A" (16f) Walferdange.
  • "A" (16f) Wasserbillig.
• 2000, March 7. World Mathematical Year.
  • 80f "WMY 2000" and Equations.
• 2000, March 31. Musical Instruments. Series 1.
  • 3f Horn.
  • 12f Saxophone.
  • 21f Violin.
  • 30f Concert grand piano.
• 2000, March 31. Grand Duke Jean.
  • 9f Grand Duke Jean.
• 2000, May 9. Centenary fo the Esch-sur-Alzette Gas Works.
  • 18f "From Town Gas to Natural Gas".
• 2000, May 9. Ducks living on the Remerschen ponds near the Moselle river.
  • 18f Mallard.
  • 24f Pochard.
  • 30f Tufted Duck.
• 2000, May 9. 50th Anniversary of the Robert Schuman Declaration.
  • 21f Signing the declaration.
• 2000, May 9. Europa Stamp.
  • 21f Children and stars.
• 2000, September 27. History of Metallurgy in Luxembourg.
  • "A" (18f) Blast furnace "B", ARBED Esch-Belval.
• 2000, September 27. Historic Patrimony. Circular Walks.
  • 18f Wenzel Circular Walk.
  • 42f Vauban Circular Walk.
• 2000, September 27. Accession of Grand Duke Henri.
  • 18f Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and Grand Duke Henri.
  • 100f Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and Grand Duke Henri (Miniature sheet).
    These stamps were not released on general sale at post offices until 7 October, 2000.
• 2000, September 27. Contemporary Art in the P&T Luxembourg Collection.
  • 21f Painting by Will Kesseler.
  • 24f Painting by Joseph Probst.
  • 36f Painting by Mett Hoffmann.
• 2000, December 5. Musical Instruments. Series 2.
  • 9f Electric guitar.
  • 24f Accordion.
• 2000, December 5. Christmas Stamp.
  • 18f + 2f Child and Christmas tree.
• 2000, December 5. Charity Stamps. Drawings of towns made in Echternach in the 16th century by abbot Jean Bertels. Series 3.
  • 18f + 2f Lorentzwiller.
  • 21f + 3f Consturf.
  • 24f + 3f Elfingen.
  • 36f + 7f Sprenckingen.
• 2001, March 20. Tourism.
  • 18f and 0,45. Bestgen Mill, Schifflange.
  • 18f and 0,45. Traditional activities of Wormeldange.
• 2001, March 20. Great Writers.
  • 18f and 0,45. Portrait of Nik Welter (50th anniversary of his death).
  • 24f and 0,59. Portrait of Andre Gide (50th anniversary of his death).
  • 30f and 0,74. Portrait of Michel Rodange (125th anniversary of his death).
• 2001, March 20. 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Paris.
  • 21f and 0,52. Seal.
• 2001, May 22. Postal Vehicles of the Past.
  • 3f and 0,07. Citroen 2CV.
  • 18f and 0,45. Volkswagen Beetle.
• 2001, May 22. Europa Stamps. Water.
  • "A" (18f and 0,45). Rapids, Mullerthal.
  • 21f and 0,52. Pond, Kaltreis.
• 2001, May 22. Humanitarian Activity.
  • 18f and 0,45. Mother and child (Luxembourg Humanitarian Aid).
  • 24f and 0,59. Migrants (50th anniversary of the International Organization for Migration).
• 2001, May 22. Tribute to Rescuers.
  • 18f and 0,45. Mobile Emergency Medical Service helicopter.
  • 30f and 0,74. National Civil Protection Service rescue divers.
  • 45f and 1,12. Firefighters.
• 2001, October 1. The Euro.
  • 0,05. Coin of 0,05.
  • 0,10. Coin of 0,10.
  • 0,20. Coin of 0,20.
  • 0,50. Coin of 0,50.
  • 1,00. Coin of 1,00.
  • 2,00. Coin of 2,00.
• 2001, October 1. Grand Duke Henri.
  • 0,07. Grand Duke Henri.
  • 0,22. Grand Duke Henri.
  • 0,30. Grand Duke Henri.
  • 0,45. Grand Duke Henri.
• 2001, October 1. European Year of Languages.
  • "A" ( 0,45). Design representative of Europe's linguistic diversity.
• 2001, October 1. Cartoons. Travelling Into the Future. Series 2.
  • 0,59. Waste recycling.
  • 0,74. Biological research.
  • 0,45. Renewable energy.
• 2001, December 6. Charity Stamps. Wildlife in our Fields and Forests. Series 1.
  • 0,45 + 0,05. Squirrel.
  • 0,52 + 0,08. Wild boar.
  • 0,59 + 0,11. Hare.
  • 0,89 + 0,21. Wood pigeon.
• 2001, December 6. Christmas Stamp.
  • 0,45 + 0,05. St. Nicholas on in-line roller skates.
• 2001, December 6. Kiwanis International Luxembourg.
  • 0,52. Kiwanis club emblem and skyline.
• 2002, March 5. Fun Sports.
  • 0,07. Snowboarding.
  • 0,07. Skateboarding.
  • 0,07. In-line skating.
  • 0,45. BMX cycling.
  • 0,45. Beach volleyball.
  • 0,45. Street basketball.
• 2002, March 5. P&T Luxembourg Art Collection II.
  • 0,22. Painting by Moritz Ney.
  • 0,45. Painting by Dany Prum.
  • 0,59. Painting by Christiane Schmit.
• 2002, March 5. European Institutions in Luxembourg.
  • 0,45. Figures, stars and map of Europe (25th anniversary of the European Court of Auditors).
  • 0,52. Stars and emblems of justice (50th anniversary of the Court of Justice of the European Communities).
• 2002, March 5. Definitive Stamps. Grand Duke Henri.
  • 0,52. Grand Duke Henri.
  • 0,59. Grand Duke Henri.
  • 0,74. Grand Duke Henri.
  • 0,89. Grand Duke Henri.
• 2002, May 14. Europa Stamps. The Circus.
  • 0,45. Tightrope dancer.
  • 0,52. Juggling clown.
• 2002, May 14. Tour de France 2002. Departure in Luxembourg.
  • 0,45. Tour de France emblem.
  • 0,52. Portrait of Francois Faber (champion cyclist and winner of the Tour de France in 1909).
  • 2,45. "The Champion" (painting by Joseph Kutter).
• 2002, May 14. Cultural Events.
  • "A" ( 0,45). Festival scene (50th anniversary of the Festival of Wiltz).
  • 1,12. Portrait of Victor Hugo (bicentenary of his birth).
• 2002, September 14. Natural Museum.
  • "A" ( 0,45). Drops of water.
  • "A" ( 0,45). Butterfly.
  • "A" ( 0,45). Flower.
  • "A" ( 0,45). Berries.
• 2002, September 14. 750th Anniversary of the Grevenmacher Charter of Freedom.
  • 0,74. Anniversary emblem.
• 2002, October 19. "The Post in 50 Years". Designs by young people.
  • 0,22. Postmen in flying cars (Claire Nothumb, aged 11).
  • "A" ( 0,45). Flying saucer and symbols of communications (Christine Hengen, aged 19).
• 2002, December 10. 150th Anniversary of Stamps in Luxembourg.
  • 0,45. Grand Duke William III and scene of life in 1852.
  • 0,45. Grand Duke Adolphe and scene of life in 1902.
  • 0,45. Grand Duchess Charlotte and scene of life in 1952.
  • 0,45. Grand Duke Henri and scene of life in 2002.
    These four stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 2002, December 10. Christmas Stamp.
  • 0,45 + 0,05. Christmas Market.
• 2002, December 10. Charity Stamps. Wildlife in our Fields and Forests. Series 2.
  • 0,45 + 0,05. Red Fox.
  • 0,52 + 0,08. Hedgehog.
  • 0,59 + 0,11. Pheasant.
  • 0,89 + 0,21. Deer.
• 2003, March 18. Golden Wedding of Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Josephine Charlotte.
  • 0,45. Grand Duchess Josephine Charlotte and Grand Duke Jean.
• 2003, March 18. Great Luxembourg Women.
  • 0,45. Portrait of Catherine Schleimer - Kill (political pioneer).
  • 0,45. Portrait of Lou Koster (composer).
• 2003, March 18. Tourism.
  • 0,50. Order of Citeaux Abbey, Differdange.
  • 1,00. Mamer Castle, Mamer.
  • 2,50. St. Joseph Church, Esch-sur-Alzette.
• 2003, March 18. 50th Anniversary of the Official Journal of the European Communities.
  • 0,52. Symbols of journalism.
• 2003, May. Viaducts of Luxembourg.
• 2003, May. Europa Stamps. Poster Art.
• 2003, May. 400th Anniversary of the Luxembourg Athenaeum.
• 2003, September. Made in Luxembourg.
• 2003, September. League of Home Gardening.
• 2003, September. Maternal Nursing.
• 2003, December. Charity Stamps. Wildlife in our Fields and Forests. Series 3.
• 2003, December. Christmas Stamp.
  • Moselle Christmas.
• 2003, December. 75th Anniversary of Electrification.

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