The almost 100 cars taking part in the renowned automobile competition will pass through San Marino on 20 June
SAN MARINO, 24 May 2024 – The current edition of the prestigious Beijing-Paris automobile race will stop on the 20th of June for the first time in the Republic of San Marino!
Paris, boulevard Poissonnière. Tenth arrondissement, headquarters of the newspaper Le Matin. On the morning of 31 January 1907, the newspaper published a short announcement: « The thing we have to prove today is that since man has the car, he can do anything and go anywhere. Is there anyone who is willing to go from Beijing to Paris by car next summer? ». This is an incredible challenge.
Beijing to Paris has been one of the most exciting and historic automobile races in the world, the first edition of this epic race dates back to 1907, and its history is studded with extraordinary feats, breath-taking landscapes and unexpected challenges.
For the last eight editions, the new Beijing-Paris has been held, which combines adventure, endurance and pioneering spirit and is an essential part of the tourist sector. Almost 100 teams will be at the start, passing through San Marino on day 34 of the race. For the passage in San Marino of Beijing to Paris as well as for the contest, the Philatelic and Numismatic Division of the San Marino Post Office has dedicated a souvenir sheet that features an illustration of all the stops of the 8th edition of the race by the designer Ilaria Tomat. The 2.45-euro value of the sheet depicts a vintage car which is completed by “San Marino”, the Coat of Arms of the Republic, a white line with the route of the race, the caption Beijing to Paris, the name of the designer and the year 2024. The logo of the San Marino stage of the 8th edition of Beijing to Paris motor race and the site www.dfn.sm are pictured in the background of the sheet.
Date of issue: 15 June 2024
Values: No. 1 value of 2.45 euro. Souvenir sheet
Run: 20,000 sheets
Printing: four-colour offset and fluorescent yellow invisible ink by Cartor Security Printing
Perforation: 14 ¾ x 14 ¾
Stamp size: 34 x 46 mm
Sheet size: 140 x 90 mm
Designer: Ilaria Tomat
