A Silver Replica Stamp bearing the image of the titular statue of St. Paul from the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul’s Shipwreck in Valletta, has been presented to Gozo Bishop Mgr Mario Grech by MaltaPost Chief Executive Officer Mr. Joseph Gafa’.

The presentation was held at the Curia in Victoria Gozo. This silver stamp was issued by MaltaPost p.l.c. to commemorate the Pauline year.

This stamp is a replica of the Euro 3.00 stamp of the Annus Paulinus Stamp Issue, and weighs 20 grams. It is being issued in Brilliant Uncirculated (Proof-like) condition with the size of 44.0 mm x 31.0 mm.

The silver stamp is struck in 99.9% pure silver and is individually numbered, and the issue is limited to a maximum of 2,000 pieces. The stamp is available in a presentation box and with a Certificate of Authenticity.

In addition to this silver replica stamp, MaltaPost also issued the Annus Paulinus Commemorative Folder which includes all stamps from the Annus Paulinus Stamp issue, incorporated in a special folder for this unique event, and includes information and illustrations on the titular statues and their respective churches. The silver replica stamp and the Commemorative Folder may be obtained from any MaltaPost branch throughout Malta and Gozo.

Additional details regarding both the silver replica stamp and the Commemorative Folder, are also available from the Philatelic Bureau of MaltaPost p.l.c. 305, Triq Hal-Qormi, Marsa MTP 1001 (telephone 25961747, e-mail philately@maltapost.com), or from the MaltaPost website www.maltapost.com.