Collect stamps
Here you will find a whole host of creative tips and ideas about how you can collect stamps and stamp products.
Vote for the 2024 EUROPA stamp!
EUROPA stamps were first issued in 1956, with PostEurop as the organization responsible since 1993. In 2002 the first yearly competition was held amongst the member countries, with an open voting enabling the public to crown their favorite. The theme for 2024 is “Underwater Flora & Fauna”, interpreted in Sweden as “Life in the Baltic Sea”.
Until September 9th you can vote for the most beautiful contribution – or maybe the one with the most important message! Vote for 2024 EUROPA Competition
Collect
Do you want an enjoyable hobby that broadens the mind? Start collecting stamps! You'll learn something new and acquire a whole host of friends who share your passion.
Different ways to collect
- By country – Collect stamps from a particular country in chronological order.
- By motif – Separate stamps by subject area or theme, e.g. automobiles.
- Booklets – Stamps are available in coils or booklets. Many people just collect booklets that are stamps with a "cover".
- FDC – First Day Covers, i.e., items stamped with the postmark of the date of issue.
- Special collection – Specialize in a limited section of a country's stamps.
- Open collection – Collect stamps focusing on a particular subject, augmenting the collection with things such as tickets, postcards and keychains.
- Postmark collecting – This may include place stamps, first day stamps, commemorative stamps or machine-franked stamps.
Calendar
During the year we organize a series of events that are open to the public. On the website of the Swedish Philatelic Federation you will find the events in your neighborhood.
