Omniva’s new stamp series brings fruits to postage stamps
On 25 February, Omniva issued a new stamp series titled “Fruits”. The first issue in this multi-year series highlights fruit varieties bred in Estonia and their role both on our tables and in nature. The inaugural issue focuses on red fruits.
Red fruits have captured people’s attention throughout history — they are delicious, juicy and visually striking, and they exist in countless varieties across cultures. In Estonia, red fruits are widely cultivated: berry bushes and fruit treesin home gardens and orchards provide both harvest and colour to the landscape. This stamp issue brings together varieties bred and successfully grown in Estonia as well as some of the world’s best-known fruits, combining local and global berry culture.
Fruits are not only a treat for humans. They are part of the ecosystem and an important food source for many species. Red berries provide enjoyment and nourishment for everyone — people, insects, birds and animals alike.
“If this year’s issue is presented in red tones, next year the series will continue in green. This allows us to introduce fruit varieties bred and grown in Estonia in a simple and accessible way. A stamp thus becomes both an aestheticdesign element and a small carrier of knowledge,” said Hannes Nagel, Head of Philately at Omniva.
“In addition, this year’s issue includes a couple of stamps with lower than usual face values as well as a stamp block offered at an attractive price for collectors,” added Nagel.
The issue consists of four individual stamps — tomato (€0.10), raspberry (€0.05), strawberry (€1.80) and apple (€0.20) — as well as a stamp block priced at €7.60. The circulation of the stamp block is 3,000 copies, of which 2,000 will beavailable for general sale and 1,000 included in the annual collection, making it one of the smaller circulations in recent years.
The stamps were issued on 25 February and are available in Omniva’s online shop and at post offices across Estonia. The First Day cancellation is available at the Tallinn Kaubamaja post office.
In 2026, Omniva will issue 46 postage stamps highlighting important themes and events in Estonia’s history and cultural life. Omniva’s postage stamps are printed on paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The FSC labelconfirms that the wood used in the production of the paper originates from responsibly managed forests.