Juvenia 2017 – Avilés

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Spain – From 10 to 13 May Avilés will become the European capital of Philately with the celebration of the twenty fifth edition of Juvenia which will coincide with the first edition of MaxiEspaña.

Since 1971, the Spanish Federation of Philatelic Societies (FESOFI), organizes Juvenia, awarding the best collections of young Philatelic enthusiasts from several European countries.

This year, Avilés has been chosen to host this meeting among the youngest fans but also, the veterans, who will bring their experience as well as contemplate the new generations of philatelic collectors who are on the move.

The Avilesino Philatelic Group has worked hard for this city to host the celebration of Juvenia 2017. This year also, the event has a special character as the European Federation of Philatelic Societies (FEPA) has just granted its recognition to the Exhibition.

Correos, as it happens every year that this meeting is held, issues a stamp dedicated to it. On this occasion, the stamp collects an illustration of the facade of the town hall of Avilés in vivid colours as well as the emblem of FESOFI in the shape of a butterfly. It is presented in a Premium sheet designed with some of the stamps that Correos has issued in previous editions.

Also, the logos of the different associations that participate in the National Exhibition of Youth Philately: FESOFI, FEPA, FSFI, Cyprus Philatelic Society and the Fédération Française des Associations appear.

In the sheet a lace-up shoe reminds those young collectors who participate in the exhibition along with a brief review that also mentions participating countries this year: Spain, France, Italy and Chile.

Exhibitions like this show that Philately is more alive than ever and is not a hobby for the elderly, but the art of collecting stamps does not understand age or borders.

Issue Date: 16.05.2017
Process: Offset
Size: 40.9 x 28.8 mm
Values: 0.50 €