Every year, stamp lovers across Europe (and beyond!) come together to vote for the best-looking EUROPA stamp — and the time has come once more! The 2025 competition kicked off last month, and this year’s theme is “National Archaeological Discoveries”.
Archaeological discoveries tell the story of where we come from, revealing some clues about life in centuries or sometimes even millennia past. From cave art and ceremonial masks to statues, jewelry or simple tools, these items help piece together the cultural puzzle of Europe’s shared history.
According to the EUROPA stamps website:
“The highly anticipated 2025 EUROPA Stamps Competition is set to captivate philatelists and history enthusiasts alike with its theme, “National Archaeological Discoveries.” Issued by European postal operators, this year’s stamps will celebrate the extraordinary archaeological findings that have shaped Europe’s rich cultural heritage. The 2025 edition will take collectors on a journey through time, uncovering hidden treasures, ancient civilisations, and ground-breaking discoveries.”
That said, this theme is a little trickier to turn into a visually stunning stamp… and you’ll notice many countries went with a more simple approach, showcasing the artifacts’ photos in minimalist layouts. Still, there’s something compelling about the diversity of objects and the stories behind them — and some designs found really clever ways to bring these ancient items to life!
So come learn a little about what each country chose to highlight, and cast your vote for your favorite design!
Vote for the most beautiful EUROPA stamp! 😍
And as always, we’d love to hear what you think in the comments below! Which stamp caught your eye this year? Did your country make a good pick? What other artifacts would you like to see on a stamp?
15 comments so far
Nice! I voted for Greece. I like the simplicity of it.
San Marino ist my favourite. Colours and Design match perfectly.
I was torn between North Macedonia and Latvia.....in the end, I chose North Macedonia.
My vote is for Bosnia/Herzegovina. The design is imaginative and simple.
My vote : Witches' rock & El jaciment del Roc d'Enclar (Andorra)
So many nice ones it was difficult to choose!
I voted for Bulgaria - who wouldn't want to find a gold coin!, I also liked the Greek one, and the Norwegian dinosaur
Just received the French one and just voted for the Armenian one :)
Does anyone know why Ukraine isn't competing? Or is it that it didn't reveal its stamp yet?
Best theme ever! I collect archaeology stamps, and will be on the hunt for these beauties :)
The German block edition also looks very nice. Unfortunately, it is not available here.
cyprus got my vote! i liked bosnia- herzegonia also
Wow! So many interesting stamps, I voted for the one from Belgium.
I voted for Andorra! beautiful design, great art.
I voted for Slovakia! I thought the design was thoughtful and the choice of colors was delightful. Moldova was my second favorite.
This was a though decision to make but finally I decided for Monaco. But it took some time.