The reign of H.R.H Grand Duke Jean has been characterised by a long period of prosperity for Luxembourg. The sovereign contributed to the blossoming of stable political, economic and social life in Luxembourg.
Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte affirmed the dynasty's fundamental contribution to the unity and permanency of Luxembourg.
On 4 March 1998, Grand Duke Jean nominated his son Henri as his Lieutenant Representative. On 7 October 2000, Grand Duke Jean abdicated in favour of his son Henri, who became the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
| Stamp price: | €0,60 |
| Drawing: | Binsfeld (L) |
| Printing: | Offset four-colour lithography + 1 PMS colour (gold) by Cartor Security Printing S.A., La Loupe (F) |
| Format: | 43.50 x 40 mm, 10 stamps per sheet |