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Commemorative stamp for the 100th birthday of Charles Aznavour

On February 27, La Poste unveiled the commemorative stamp for the 100th birthday of Charles Aznavour. Designed by French artist of Vietnamese origin Hom Nguyen, this stamp is inspired by the iconic portrait of Aznavour captured by Franco-Armenian photographer Roger Kasparian in the 1960s.

The official ceremony of the issue of the stamp is scheduled for May during the Paris Philatelic Fair. The stamp will be available for sale during this event, then accessible in certain post offices from June 3, 2024, as well as by special reservation.

The unveiling event brought together personalities such as Pierre Ouzoulias, vice-president of the Senate, Brice Roquefeuil, Director of Continental Europe of La Poste, Hasmik Tolmajian, ambassador of Armenia to France, Mischa Aznavour, son of Charles Aznavour , the artist Hom Nguyen himself, and many others.