Issued by Sweden in 1985 for the Europa CEPT theme “European Music Heritage,” this 2 Kronor stamp beautifully depicts the clavichord — an early stringed keyboard instrument popular from the Renaissance through the Classical era. The minimalist design outlines the instrument’s internal string layout above a line of musical notation, celebrating Europe’s shared musical traditions. Designed by Tomas Hultgren and engraved by Z. Jakus, it is part of the pan-European Europa series honoring the continent’s cultural achievements.