On 23 October, Åland Post launches an exclusive and numbered album in only 300 copies. The album celebrates the completion of the stamp series interpreting the Chinese zodiac and gives you a great overview of the entire series that combines Åland culture with Chinese tradition. A collector's item for both thematic collectors and Åland enthusiasts worldwide
Twelve years of stamp art – from the Åland sheep to the Horse
The stamp series started in 2014 with the Åland sheep issue and is now completed with the 2025 Horse issue. Each motif interprets one of the Chinese horoscope animals with an Åland twist.
The idea for the series was born when Åland Post Stamps began a collaboration with stamp artist and engraver Martin Mörck, who was training ten graphic artists at the Postage Stamp Printing Bureau of China Post in the art of engraving. As a final project, a design competition was announced among the students to create and engrave a miniature sheet illustrating the Åland Sheep; this was the start of one of Åland Post's most appreciated stamp series. Martin Mörck has since illustrated ten of the twelve zodiac issues himself.
Contents of Zodiac album
The album consists of 34 elegantly designed collector’s sheets. All stamps are mounted by hand in protective plastic mounts. Descriptive texts and facts in Swedish and English accompany the stamps. The album also includes an interview with artist Martin Mörck who shares his inspirations and thoughts behind his motifs.
Highlight of the year for stamp collectors
This album is more than a collection of stamps; it is a story of a meeting of two cultures conveyed through stamp art of the highest class. With its limited edition of 300 numbered copies, the album is the highlight of the year for collectors.
Secure your album already today in the webshop.
Facts about the issue:
Name: Åland Zodiac Postage Stamp Series 2014–2025
Date of issue: 23 October 2025
Design: Johanna Finne
Texts: Gunilla Häggblom
Translation: Kristine Lybeck Sund
Languages: Swedish and English
Contents: 11 miniature sheets, 1 stamp
Size: 305 x 225 mm, landscape format
Number of pages: 34 collector’s sheets
Edition: 300 albums
Paper: MultiOffset 250 g
Printer: Grano
Price: €82