Issued by Italy in 1998, this commemorative stamp celebrates Italia ’98, the World Philatelic Exhibition held in Milan from October 23 to November 1, 1998. The design features the bold and modern logo of the event — “Italia 98” — stylized in red and green to echo the national colors of Italy. The text “Esposizione Mondiale di Filatelia” emphasizes the international importance of the exhibition, which attracted collectors and postal administrations from around the world. Printed by I.P.Z.S. Roma, this issue stands as a vibrant tribute to philately and Italian design.