Discover the extraordinary “City of Heroes – Mariupol” stamp set from Ukrposhta — a limited-edition philatelic tribute that unites history, innovation, and meaning. Released in March 2025, the set honours the heroic defence of Mariupol and features an unprecedented design: each stamp is coated with real steel fragments from the legendary Azovstal steelworks.

Key features

• World’s first postage stamp coated with authentic steel particles from Azovstal — a symbol of Ukrainian resilience.

• Issued by Ukrposhta under the title “Місто Героїв. Маріуполь” (City of Heroes. Mariupol).

• Limited mintage – only 6 000 sets worldwide, presented in a high-quality souvenir booklet with certificate of authenticity.

• Artwork by Oleh Shuplyak, whose design portrays Mariupol before, during, and after the war through a striking reversible image concept.

• A piece of living history — not only a collector’s rarity, but a tribute to courage, endurance, and hope.