Malta Post Year Pack 2006 – Complete Mint Set – Naval Vessels, Mozart & Sting
Condition: Pristine Mint / Unused in original Malta Post presentation folder.
• Key Highlights: * Maritime Interest: Complete Naval Vessels set.
• Music/Pop Culture: Sting concert sheet and Mozart 250th Anniversary issue.
• Thematic Variety: Europa "Integration" set and WWF Marine Life interest.
• Quantity: Typically contains around 39 stamps and 6-7 miniature sheets.
• Seller Note: "A comprehensive year set in a high-quality presentation folder. Perfect for collectors of Maritime, Music, and European Europa themes."
Notable Contents & Themes
The 2006 pack contains a diverse array of sets. Key highlights include:
• Naval Vessels: A very popular 5-stamp set (SG1490-1494) featuring historical ships. This set alone is a "blue-chip" item for maritime collectors.
• Mozart's 250th Birthday: Malta issued a beautiful Christmas miniature sheet (MS1508) in 2001 that combined the 250th anniversary of Mozart with festive themes—a must-have for music lovers.
• Europa 2003 – Integration: The annual Europa issue focused on the theme of "Integration," using iconic stick-figure designs to represent social and ethnic minorities.
• Sunny Day - Sting Concert: A unique miniature sheet (MS1489) commemorating the Sting concert in Malta, which is a popular "crossover" item for music memorabilia collectors.
• Cultural Heritage: Includes various issues celebrating Maltese art, archaeology (as hinted by the cover art), and historical milestones.