On 9 October 1874, 22 countries gathered to sign the Treaty of Bern, establishing the General Postal Union, which was renamed as the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1878. This initiative realised the vision of establishing a single postal territory to serve people everywhere. Today, the UPU has evolved into a postal network of 192 member countries that fosters cooperation and communication among postal administrations worldwide and provides latest updates to ensure a universal network of postal products and services. It also fulfils a number of other functions, such as advisory, mediation and liaison. 2024 marks the 150^th anniversary of the establishment of the UPU. Hongkong Post, as a member of the China Delegation, issues a stamp sheetlet with the theme of “The 150^th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union” to commemorate this occasion.

9 October 2024 marks the 150^th anniversary of the establishment of the UPU. The UPU’s theme for its 150 years, “150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations,” recognises this accomplishment and reinforces its commitment to serve all peoples for the decades and centuries to come.

The stamp sheetlet features a carrier pigeon, composed of various triangular shapes, delivering mail around the world. This represents the UPU’s efforts to strengthen the connections, communication and cooperation among postal administrations worldwide. The stamp sheetlet also displays the theme logo for the 150^th anniversary of the UPU.

Official First Day Covers will be put on sale at $2.5 each at all post offices from 24 September 2024. Advance orders for servicing self-provided covers will be accepted at all philatelic offices from 24 September to 30 September 2024.

Stamp products include stamp sheetlet, presentation pack and serviced first day cover. Serviced first day cover also available at the philatelic offices only.