With the issue “SEPAC – Iconic landmarks,” Liechtenstein will once again
participate in the joint issue of Europe's smallest postal services in
2026. The chosen motif represents a pivotal moment in the country's
history: the “Oath site Bendern” (face value CHF 1.90) is a site of
great national significance.
On March 16, 1699, the population of
the former dominion of Schellenberg paid homage to their new sovereign,
Prince Johann Adam Andreas von Liechtenstein, on the church hill in
Bendern. This oath of allegiance marked the beginning of the political
development that led to the creation of the Principality of
Liechtenstein.
The current memorial site was designed between
1978 and 1980. It consists of a commemorative plaque in the rock face
below the rectory and a fountain designed by the artist Georg Malin. The
round shape of the square is reminiscent of the circle as the original
form of assembly. The five-part fountain crown symbolizes the five
municipalities of the “Unterland” region or the former Schellenberg
domain. The special stamp is produced using the steel engraving process
and is also available in color and black print.
- Issue
- 2 2026
- Year
- 2026
- Michel No.
- 2206
- Article type
- First Day Cover
- Convservation
- Envelope C6
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