Donetsk, Apr 12 — DAN. The vignette in honor of the “Wagner” private military company has become one of the most popular philatelic products in the history of Donbass Post, the press service of the state-owned company told the Donetsk News Agency on Wednesday.
“The stamp dedicated to Joseph Stalin is probably the most popular stamp, but the recently issued ‘Wagner’ PMC vignette might rival it, ” the press service said. “It sold out within a few hours after the announced product launch.”
On March 23, 2023, Donbass Post issued envelops, cards and commemorative vignettes dedicated to “Wagner” Group fighters, with a print run of 4,400. The stamp featuring the portrait of Stalin, the first in the “Great Personalities” series, was released for circulation in December 2019.
Vignettes are shaped like stamps but cannot be used in mailing. Earlier this year, “Donbass Post” started to use Russian stamps in mail delivery payments.*jk