100th Anniversary of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

INTRODUCTION

On 14 August 2004, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title 100th Anniversary of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The issue comprises two stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitaliu Pogolşa. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA, /ˈfiːfə/; English: International Federation of Association Football) is the international governing body of association football, futsal and beach soccer. Its membership comprises 209 national associations. Its headquarters are in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter. FIFA is responsible for the organisation of football's major international tournaments, notably the World Cup. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: August 14, 2004 Michel Catalogue Numbers: 492-493 Artist/Designer: Vitaliu Pogolşa Printer: Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 492 | Football Players and the Centenary Emblem of FIFA	Football Players and the Centenary Emblem of FIFA Michel Catalogue No: 492 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 2 Lei Quantity Printed: 45,000
№ 493 | Football Players and the Centenary Emblem of FIFA	Football Players and the Centenary Emblem of FIFA Michel Catalogue No: 493 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 4.4 Lei Quantity Printed: 45,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 492-493 FDC | Football Stadium