Artis-Micropia

Micro creatures on miniature stamps

Written in: Dutch • Randy Koo • March 1 2026

For the first time in Belgian philatelic history, a series of stamps in the mini format of 1 by 2 centimeters is being released. A technical and artistic tour de force, dedicated to five almost invisible, but ecologically indispensable micro-creatures. Issue date: October 20, 2025. Did you know...

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