The Czech Post designed a special handstamp, postcard and stamp commemorating November 17th as the revolution's 20th anniversary.

Hand with keys: a Velvet Revolution symbol featured on the handstamp The commemorative handstamp The commemorative handstamp has been available from Monday November 16th, at the Prague's main post office in Jindřišská street. The handstamp features a hand holding a bunch of keys, jingled by demonstrators to mark the end of the Communist era 20 years ago. The handstamp will be available until the end of November.

Postcard with St Wenceslas Postcard with St. Wenceslas You can buy this special postcard and keep it as a souvenir or send it to your friends already today. The left-hand side of the postcard with a CZK 10 stamp impression features a drawing by Jiří Rychtalík outlining St Wenceslas's equestrian statue at Wenceslas Square, Prague; the Czech flag, and the figures 1989/2009. The postcard is available at the PostFila shop, at select philatelic counters, or in the network of sale partners. The selling price is CZK 15 (without cancellations) or CZK 16 (with one commemorative cancellation).

The symbolic 'nines' and November 17th The commemorative stamp The end of November 1939 and 1989, two important milestones in the Czech history, are the artwork of the commemorative stamp, designed by Ivan Štrouf and engraved by Jaroslav Tvrdoň. The year 1939 was the beginning of the occupation by Nazi Germany, World War II and the period of suffering. The year 1989, on the other hand, marked the end of the long era of the Communist regime.

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Exhibition at the Prague's main post office
An exhibition, commemorating the past, pre-1989 Post Office, incorporated in the Ministry of Communications of the socialist era, as well as presenting the today's Czech Post, will be opened on Monday, November 16th, at the Prague's main post office at Jindřišská street. The overall seven display panels will feature both old and new photographs dedicated to the event.

Mgr. Marta Selicharová
Spokeswoman
Czech Post