20 Jul 2005

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

POSTAGE STAMPS

Map and Flag of Moldova
№ 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
  
«Moldovan Woman» (Ceramic) by Anatol Siliţkii. National Museum of Arts
№ 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
  
The First «EUROPA» Stamp Design. Issued in 1956
№ 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)

Cachet: Map of Europe and the «CEPT» Emblem
№ 517-518 FDC | Map of Europe and the «CEPT» Emblem
Cachet: Map of Europe and the «CEPT» Emblem
№ Block 33 (518-519) FDC | Map of Europe and the «CEPT» Emblem
 

RELATED ITEMS

EUROPA 1993 - Modern Art 19931993
EUROPA 1993 - Modern Art
EUROPA 1994 - Great Discoveries 19941994
EUROPA 1994 - Great Discoveries
EUROPA 1995 - Peace and Freedom 19951995
EUROPA 1995 - Peace and Freedom
EUROPA 1996 - Famous Women 19961996
EUROPA 1996 - Famous Women
EUROPA 1997 - Tales and Legends  19971997
EUROPA 1997 - Tales and Legends
EUROPA 1998 - Festivals and National Celebrations 19981998
EUROPA 1998 - Festivals and National Celebrations
EUROPA 1999 - Nature Reserves and Parks 19991999
EUROPA 1999 - Nature Reserves and Parks
EUROPA 2000 - The Foundations of the European Union 20002000
EUROPA 2000 - The Foundations of the European Union
EUROPA 2001 - Water, A Treasure of Nature 20012001
EUROPA 2001 - Water, A Treasure of Nature
EUROPA 2002 - The Circus  20022002
EUROPA 2002 - The Circus
EUROPA 2003 - Poster Art 20032003
EUROPA 2003 - Poster Art
10th Anniversary of the Moldovan «Europa» Stamps 20032003
10th Anniversary of the Moldovan «Europa» Stamps
EUROPA 2004 - Vacation 20042004
EUROPA 2004 - Vacation
EUROPA 2005 - Gastronomy 20052005
EUROPA 2005 - Gastronomy
EUROPA 2006 - Integration, Through the Eyes of Young People 20062006
EUROPA 2006 - Integration, Through the Eyes of Young People
EUROPA 2007 - 100 Years of Scouting 20072007
EUROPA 2007 - 100 Years of Scouting
EUROPA 2008 - Letter Writing 20082008
EUROPA 2008 - Letter Writing
EUROPA 2009 - Astronomy 20092009
EUROPA 2009 - Astronomy
EUROPA 2010 - Childrens Books 20102010
EUROPA 2010 - Childrens Books
EUROPA 2011 - Forests 20112011
EUROPA 2011 - Forests
EUROPA 2012 - Visit Moldova 20122012
EUROPA 2012 - Visit Moldova
EUROPA 2013 - Postal Vehicles 20132013
EUROPA 2013 - Postal Vehicles
EUROPA 2014 - National Musical Instruments 20142014
EUROPA 2014 - National Musical Instruments
EUROPA 2015: Old Toys 20152015
EUROPA 2015: Old Toys

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