50th Anniversary of the First «EUROPA» Stamps

INTRODUCTION

On 20 July 2005, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title 50th Anniversary of the First «EUROPA» Stamps. The issue comprises three stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitalie Roşca. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

The first Europa issue dates back to 15 September 1956. The postal administrations of the founding six members of the ECSC issued stamps with a common design: a tower made up of the letters of the word 'EUROPA' and surrounded by construction scaffolding. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: July 20, 2005 Michel Catalogue Numbers: 517-519 Artist/Designer: Vitalie Roşca Printer: Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 517 | Map and Flag of Moldova	Map and Flag of Moldova Michel Catalogue No: 517 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 1.5 Lei Quantity Printed: 520,000
№ 519 | «Moldovan Woman» (Ceramic) by Anatol Siliţkii. National Museum of Arts	«Moldovan Woman» (Ceramic) by Anatol Siliţkii. National Museum of Arts Michel Catalogue No: 519 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 1.5 Lei Quantity Printed: 517,000
№ 518 | The First «EUROPA» Stamp Design. Issued in 1956	The First «EUROPA» Stamp Design. Issued in 1956 Michel Catalogue No: 518 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 15 Lei Quantity Printed: 1,037,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 517-518 FDC | Map of Europe and the «CEPT» Emblem

№ Block 33 (518-519) FDC | Map of Europe and the «CEPT» Emblem

RELATED ITEMS
	1993 EUROPA 1993 - Modern Art
	1994 EUROPA 1994 - Great Discoveries
	1995 EUROPA 1995 - Peace and Freedom
	1996 EUROPA 1996 - Famous Women
	1997 EUROPA 1997 - Tales and Legends
	1998 EUROPA 1998 - Festivals and National Celebrations
	1999 EUROPA 1999 - Nature Reserves and Parks
	2000 EUROPA 2000 - The Foundations of the European Union
	2001 EUROPA 2001 - Water, A Treasure of Nature
	2002 EUROPA 2002 - The Circus
	2003 EUROPA 2003 - Poster Art
	2003 10th Anniversary of the Moldovan «Europa» Stamps
	2004 EUROPA 2004 - Vacation
	2005 EUROPA 2005 - Gastronomy
	2006 EUROPA 2006 - Integration, Through the Eyes of Young People
	2007 EUROPA 2007 - 100 Years of Scouting
	2008 EUROPA 2008 - Letter Writing
	2009 EUROPA 2009 - Astronomy
	2010 EUROPA 2010 - Childrens Books
	2011 EUROPA 2011 - Forests
	2012 EUROPA 2012 - Visit Moldova
	2013 EUROPA 2013 - Postal Vehicles
	2014 EUROPA 2014 - National Musical Instruments
	2015 EUROPA 2015: Old Toys