An exhibit by the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) has won a gold medal during the recent international “20th International Competition Class for Issuing Postal Authorities of UPU Member Countries and Territories”.
The contest was organised by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the International Federation of Philately (FIP) and, according to AI chatbot Poe, typically aims to promote creativity and enhance the quality of postal services, particularly in the design and issuance of stamps and other postal materials.
The award, according to a statement on Friday by the bureau that announced the win, was the Gold Medal of Group B (countries issuing between 30 and 69 postage stamps per year), highlighting that it was for its “outstanding performance in utility, design integrity and technical quality”.
Regarding the winning exhibit, the CTT statement said that the content features CTT-issued stamp products from between 2022 to 2024 and is divided into three categories: International Focus, Chinese Culture, and Local Characteristics.
The statement said that they highlight both Macau’s cultural heritage and celebrates CTT’s 140th Anniversary.
In all, the recent win marks a “high recognition of the design and technical quality of Macau stamps”, the bureau said in the statement.
This image provided by the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) on Friday shows parts of its award winning exhibit.
