Microalgae – mint
As the most important marine primary producers, microalgae form the foundation of the food chain. Free-floating algae are called phytoplankton, and they produce nearly half of the Earth’s oxygen.
The stamp features Chaetoceros wighamii, photographed in material found in the inlet of Inre Verkviken, Saltvik, Åland. This yellow-brown diatom forms chains of cells and long bristles which reduce sinking and grazing of zooplankton. The stamp sheet includes more microalgae.
“Microalgae exhibit remarkable diversity in shapes and colours. Their movements are also fascinating: ultra-fast jumps, rotating or gliding. The Baltic Sea hosts several thousand species,” says Tore Lindholm, who has studied algae in the Baltic Sea. His images form the foundation of the stamp issue.
The stamp denomination Världen (i.e. the world) indicates a specific monetary value when used as postage to send a card or letter. The value corresponds to the current postage tariff for a Priority mail item up to 20 grams from Åland to any destination in the world.
Product information
Product information
Sizes and sheets
Sizes and sheets
Terms of delivery
Terms of delivery
Issue date
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Delivery method
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Delivery time varies from 2 weeks to 6–12 weeks depending on recipient country and delivery method. Please note that the processing time after we receive your order is not included in the estimated times of delivery.
Economy shipping: +€4 (not available outside Europe)
Priority shipping: +€7 (not available to Finland)
Registered shipping: +€15 (available to Åland and Finland)
Express mail: + €15
Fees
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