This was the very first stamp featuring the new Europa Logo, to which the Swiss PO have the rights. From 2011 all Europa issues will feature the new logo.
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Switzerland 1998 Europa 90c
SG1395
Issued on 12 May 1998 this single stamp celebrates Switzerland's National Day, the First of August. The design shows Switzerland themed decorations. The day is a bank holiday and events take place throughout the confederation. The date is inspired by the date of the Federal Charter of 1291, Pacte du Grutli, placed in "early August", when "three Alpine cantons swore the oath of confederation" (Schwyz, Uri and Unterwalden), an action which later came to be regarded as the foundation of Switzerland.
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