Moldova Stamps: Means of Urban Transport

12 Oct 2013

Means of Urban Transport

INTRODUCTION

On 12 October 2013, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Means of Urban Transport. The issue comprises three stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitaliu Pogolşa. The printing was performed by Nova Imprim, Chişinău.

ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: October 12, 2013
Michel Catalogue Numbers: 850-852
Artist/Designer: Vitaliu Pogolşa
Printer: Nova Imprim, Chişinău
You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS

№ 850 | Bus

Bus

Michel Catalogue No: 850
Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
Face Value: 1.75 Lei
Quantity Printed: 125,000

№ 851 | Trolleybus

Trolleybus

Michel Catalogue No: 851
Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
Face Value: 3 Lei
Quantity Printed: 125,000

The Chișinău trolleybus system forms an important part of the public transport network in Chișinău, the capital of the Republic of Moldova. The system was created shortly after the end of the World War II to replace the old electric tram system that suffered extensive damages during the war. Along with the network of minibuses known as rutieras, it forms the backbone of the Chișinău transport system, with the average daily ridership reaching 250 000 passengers per day. Read more..

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