Special Exhibitions
Royal Philatelic Collection
When?
14 - 17. May 2025
Where?
Hall 3.0
What?
Under the motto "Royal Philatelic Collection meets Switzerland", we are delighted to be able to present part of an iconic stamp collection from The King’s personal Philatelic Collection at the Bernaba.
Thanks to our main sponsor, Corinphila, His Majesty King Charles III, the British Monarch, has agreed that part of his legendary personal stamp collection may be presented at the Bernaba. This is a great honour for Bern, for philately and for Switzerland. This is the first time that permission has been given by His Majesty for His Royal Philatelic Collection to be shown in Switzerland. A magnet for the public and certainly a unique opportunity to discover and admire precious treasures from the Royal Philatelic Collection in Bern.
Partially sponsored by: Erich Bärtschi
Picture © Hugo Burnand
Swiss Crypto Stamps
When?
14 - 17. May 2025
Where?
Hall 3.0
What?
A leading collection of Swiss Crypto stamps is on display. Starting in 2019 and ending in 2024, let yourself be inspired by a new, fun and interesting collecting field.
‘Your Cryptomani’
20th International Competition Class of UPU
When?
14 - 17. May 2025
Where?
Hall 3.0
What?
We are delighted to welcome the prestigious 20th Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Competition Class to Bernaba in 2025! This unique competition offers postal administrations from around the world the opportunity to showcase their outstanding stamp collections and philatelic innovations.
About the competition class:
Since 2008, the UPU, in cooperation with the International Federation of Philately (FIP), has provided a platform for postal administrations to showcase their latest stamps and philatelic products in a creative and competitive environment. The competition class encourages international exchange and the promotion of stamp collecting.
What you can expect:
- Impressive collections: Admire exquisite stamp collections that represent the diversity and creativity of global philately.
- Innovative presentations: Each participating postal administration will present a panel of 16 A4 pages (or 285 x 240 mm) consisting exclusively of philatelic material from the last four years.
- Shopping opportunities: Take the opportunity to purchase selected stamps and philatelic products directly on-site via QR codes that lead to the e-shops of the participating postal administrations.
Competition groups:
- Group A: Countries with less than 30 stamps per year.
- Group B: Countries with 30-69 stamps per year.
- Group C: Countries with more than 70 stamps per year.
Evaluation criteria:
- Use and application (30 points)
- Originality and quality (25 points)
- Technical quality (30 points)
- Philatelic interest and support for humanitarian causes (15 points)
This competition offers a unique opportunity to discover and appreciate the diversity and creativity of global philately. Don't miss the chance to see interesting exhibitions and experience the impressive stamp collections!
For more information, please visit the official UPU website (https://www.upu.int).