65 cents
This stamp depicts a scenery of the sea, cactus landscape, a donkey, and the large ship’s anchor located at the entrance of Gate 6 to the former Lago Colony concession, also known as the Seroe Colorado, stands as a lonely sentinel, its history as varied and unique as the place that it resides.
This area where the anchor is located is a popular ‘picture taking’ spot for locals as well as tourists.
90 cents
This stamp depicts an Iguana or better known locally as ‘Yuwana’ is a protected native animal.
In the background the Hooiberg which translates to Haystack in English, as the landform is said to resemble a stack of hay, is a volcanic formation with 165 meters (541 ft) above sea level, and is located at the approximate center of Aruba and can be seen from virtually anywhere on the island. It stands out as a solitary mountain surrounded by a flat landscape with approximately 587 steps.
Although Hooiberg seems like the highest point of the island it is in fact the second highest. Jamanota, a hill located in the Arikok National Park stands at 189 meters above sea level, and is the true highest point of Aruba. A depiction of Hooiberg can be seen on the Aruban Coat of Arms. It symbolizes Aruba rising out of the sea.
100 cents
This stamp depicts clusters of huge tonalite rocks formed together and situated in the area called Casibari, just north of the Hooiberg. The Casibari Rock Formations is a popular tourist attraction on the island, unique to the more typical features of the area, inexplicably rises up from the desert soil to create an unusual setting. Some of the rocks weigh several tons and feature peculiar forms. The Government of Aruba has created walking trails and steps through the rocks, allowing hikers to reach the top to obtain breathtaking views of the island.
130 cents
This stamp depicts the shipwreck M.S. Antilla built in 1939 which is the largest shipwreck dive in the Caribbean, covered by tube sponges, coral formations, tropical fish, shrimp, lobsters, and orange anemones. The entire wreckage is 400 feet long and much of the ship is still intact today. The pelicans know this area very well and love to rest on the Antilla.
This area is a marvelous underwater tourist attraction and a variety of water sports are being performed here.
200 cents
This stamp depicts a panoramic view of a cacti landscape also illustrating the lighthouse in the background. The California Lighthouse is located at Hudishibana near Arashi Beach and was built during the years 1914, 1915 and 1916.
This point of the island called California is named after a vessel that shipwrecked at the coast near Aruba’s northernmost point on September 23, 1891.
220 cents
This stamp depicts a fisherman who resides in the district of Savaneta.
He prepares his boat early in the morning so that he can go out to sea to catch fish.
Some people have fishing as a hobby and others have it as their job which provides meals for the family.
300 cents
This stamp depicts a man throwing out his fishing net to catch fish.
This is an old custom used by the fishermen which up to date is still being used.
The fish they catch is used for meals or as bait to catch other fish.
320 cents
This stamp depicts a boy sitting at the top of the Hooiberg admiring the beautiful sunset.
The sunsets on Aruba are always different, none are alike but they are all very beautiful.
