THE 2023 STAMPS ISSUES PROGRAM AND COMMUNICATED
1- THE 2023 STAMPS ISSUES PROGRAM
The program of stamps issues during 2023 is containing 26 stamps + sheet of 13 postages stamp consacred to political, sportive and cultural events and themes in order to make better known patrimonial, civilisational, natural and touristic Tunisia’s wealth. The themes are the following:
Date of issue |
Number of Stamps |
Series |
Themes |
22/02/2023 |
1 |
Ordinary |
1- e-Houwiya: Mobile digital identity for secure access to electronic services |
03/03/2023 |
1 |
Commemorative |
2- The 90th Anniversary of the Tunisian Scouts Movement |
24/03/2023 |
2 |
Ordinary |
3- Distillation of flowers |
02/04/2023 |
1 |
Commemorative |
4- Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children |
14/04/2023 |
1 |
Commemorative |
5- 50th Anniversary of the Industrial Land Agency (AFI) |
11/05/2023 |
4 |
Ordinary |
6- Tunisian mushrooms |
25/05/2023 |
1 |
Commemorative |
7- 60th Anniversary of the African Union |
09/06/2023 |
2 |
Ordinary |
8- Tunisian Islands: Kuriat, Galite |
11/07/2023 |
2 |
Commemorative |
9- Euromed Postal: Festivals from the Mediterranean (El Jem Symphonic Music Festival - Mediterranean Film Festival "Manarat") |
13/08/2023 |
Sheet of 13 PS |
Commemorative |
10- Tunisian Women's Day |
22/09/2023 |
2 |
Ordinary |
11- Tunisian Harissa |
12/10/2023 |
2 |
Ordinary |
12- Renewable energies |
02/11/2023 |
2 |
Ordinary |
13- Tunisian Famous figures: Moncef Charfeddine, Taher Melligi |
15/11/2023 |
2 |
Commemorative |
14- Centenary of the Higher Institute of Fine Arts of Tunis |
18/12/2023 |
2 |
Commemorative |
15- World Arabic Language Day : Arabic calligraphy |
27/12/2023 |
1 |
Commemorative |
16- 30th anniversary of the creation of the National Office of Civil Protection |
Total of postage stamps : (26 + Sheet of 13 PS) |
Changes may occur to the program during its implementation |
2- COMMUNICATED TO THE PAINTERS
In the context of the completion of the annual emission of postage stamps under the year 2023, the Tunisian Post informs graphic designers, painters and specialists that it organizes a competition for the selection of models for use in the emissions of the stamps according to themes, patterns and periods specified in the table below:
Perforated sheet |
Deadline for receipt of models |
Format of the model |
Number of Stamps |
Theme |
The model in a form of a harmoniously integrated part in an overall view |
27 February 2023 |
Diamond (Losange) 21.6x21.6 cm |
2 |
1- Distillation of flowers |
- |
02 March 2023 |
Rectangular 24.6x16.8 cm |
1 |
2- Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children |
The model in a form of a harmoniously integrated part in an overall view |
03 April 2023 |
Square 21.6x21.6 cm |
4 |
3- Tunisian mushrooms |
- |
02 May 2023 |
Rectangular 24.6x16.8 cm |
2 |
4- Tunisian Islands: Kuriat, Galite |
The model in a form of a harmoniously integrated part in an overall view |
12 July 2023 |
Square 21.6x21.6 cm |
2 |
5- Tunisian Harissa |
- |
12 September 2023 |
Rectangular 24.6x16.8 cm |
2 |
6- Renewable energies |
- |
25 September 2023 |
Rectangular 24.6x16.8 cm |
2 |
7- Tunisian Famous figures: Moncef Charfeddine, Taher Melligi |
Graphic designers, painters and art specialists can use different techniques for designing models, according to their choices and their techniques.
Each painter or design specialist must present his project as follows:
- The version : The design of the stamp project according to the theme of the issue.
The projects must include the following indications in Arabic and French:
- Tunisian Republic
- The theme of the stamp
- The word : "Postes"
Applicants may propose one or more projects for each postage stamps issues. Each model project will be accompanied by a paragraph describing the design's point of view form and content.
The offers are contained in an inner envelope on which are inscribed the name and address of the candidate.
The outer envelope must bear either the name of its owner or his signature and must be marked "not open" indicating the theme of the show.
Any offer that does not meet the above conditions will be rejected.
Envelopes containing the offers are sent by postal mail or rapid-mail to the following address:
Centre de la Philatélie,
Complexe Postal de l'Ariana
2, Avenue Habib BOURGUIBA
2080 Ariana – Tunisie
Prices decreed with the painters preceded by emission:
Prizes will be awarded to the models chosen by the model selection commission and are fixed as follows:
- First Prize : 2000 dinars
- Second Prize : 1250 dinars
- Third Prize : 900 dinars
- Fourth Prize : 600 dinars
The prices can not be granted in whole or in part if the projects received are not deemed satisfactory by the committee.
NB : For further information on the projects listed above, please consult the Center of Philately - National Post Office.
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