24 May 2006

The 37th Chess Olympiad, Turin 2006

INTRODUCTION

On 24 May 2006, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title The 37th Chess Olympiad, Turin 2006. The issue comprises one stamp, with an 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 37th Chess Olympiad, organized by FIDE and comprising an open and a women's tournament, as well as several other events designed to promote the game of chess, took place between May 20 and June 4, 2006, in Turin, Italy. There were 148 teams in the open event and 103 in the women's event. In total, 1307 players were registered. Read more..
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ISSUE DETAILS

POSTAGE STAMPS

Chessboard, Chess Pieces and the Official Emblem of the Tournament
№ 551 | Chessboard, Chess Pieces and the Official Emblem of the Tournament

Chessboard, Chess Pieces and the Official Emblem of the Tournament

  • Michel Catalogue No: 551
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 4.5 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000
  

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

Cachet: Allegory of Chess
№ 551 FDC | Allegory of Chess
 

RELATED ITEMS

Womens World Chess Championship 19991999
Womens World Chess Championship
European Individual Womens Chess Championship, Chişinău 20052005
European Individual Womens Chess Championship, Chişinău
World Chess Championship, Mexico 20072007
World Chess Championship, Mexico

6 May 2006

EUROPA 2006 - Integration, Through the Eyes of Young People

INTRODUCTION

On 6 May 2006, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title EUROPA 2006 - Integration, Through the Eyes of Young People. 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

Europa stamps are special stamps issued by European postal administrations/enterprises under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme. EUROPA stamps underlines cooperation in the posts domain, taking into account promotion of philately. They also build awareness of the common roots, culture and history of Europe and its common goals. As such, EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world. Read more..
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ISSUE DETAILS

POSTAGE STAMPS

«Integration in Space» by Nadejda Olaru
№ 549 | «Integration in Space» by Nadejda Olaru

«Integration in Space» by Nadejda Olaru

  • Michel Catalogue No: 549
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 0.6 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 200,000
  
«Integration of Nations Through Art» by Mihai Riga
№ 550 | «Integration of Nations Through Art» by Mihai Riga

«Integration of Nations Through Art» by Mihai Riga

  • Michel Catalogue No: 550
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 4.5 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 200,000
  

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

Cachet: Child with a «Rainbow» Umbrella
№ 549-550 FDC | Child with a «Rainbow» Umbrella
 

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
50th Anniversary of the First «EUROPA» Stamps 20052005
50th Anniversary of the First «EUROPA» Stamps
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