27 Aug 2006

15th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Moldova

INTRODUCTION

On 27 August 2006, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title 15th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Moldova. 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 Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Moldova (Romanian: Declaraţia de independenţă a Republicii Moldova) was a document adopted by the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova following the failure of the August coup attempt. The document claims 'millennial history' and 'uninterrupted statehood' within historic and ethnic borders and refers to the official language as 'Romanian.'. This founding act of the Republic of Moldova from 1991 is celebrated on August 27, the National Day or Independence Day. Read more..
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ISSUE DETAILS

POSTAGE STAMPS

The Flag of Moldova and the Presidential Building
№ 564 | The Flag of Moldova and the Presidential Building

The Flag of Moldova and the Presidential Building

  • Michel Catalogue No: 564
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 23.00 mm
  • Face Value: 2.6 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000
The state flag of Moldova is a vertical tricolor of blue, yellow, and red, charged with the coat of arms of Moldova (an eagle holding a shield charged with an aurochs) on the center bar. The obverse is mirrored. The flag ratio is 1:2. Until further provisions, the State Flag of Moldova is used as the national flag and ensign as well, that is, civil, state and war flag and ensign. Read more..
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FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

Cachet: The State Arms and Fireworks
№ 564 FDC | The State Arms and Fireworks
 

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First Anniversary of the Declaration of Sovereignty 19911991
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20th Anniversary of the Adoption of the State Flag and Arms of the Republic of Moldova 20102010
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16 Aug 2006

The Red List of Moldova - Fauna - Mammals

INTRODUCTION

On 16 August 2006, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title The Red List of Moldova - Fauna - Mammals. The issue comprises five stamps, one on a souvenir sheet, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Alexei Colabneac. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data List), founded in 1964, is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the world's main authority on the conservation status of species. A series of Regional Red Lists are produced by countries or organizations, which assess the risk of extinction to species within a political management unit. Read more..
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ISSUE DETAILS

POSTAGE STAMPS

European Pine Marten
№ 559 | European Pine Marten

European Pine Marten

  • Michel Catalogue No: 559
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 0.6 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000
The European pine marten (Martes martes), known most commonly as the pine marten in Anglophone Europe, and less commonly also known as pineten, baum marten, or sweet marten, is an animal native to Northern Europe belonging to the mustelid family, which also includes mink, otter, badger, wolverine and weasel. It is about the size of a domestic cat. Read more..
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Stoat
№ 560 | Stoat

Stoat

  • Michel Catalogue No: 560
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 1 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000
The stoat (Mustela erminea), also known as the short-tailed weasel, is a species of Mustelidae native to Eurasia and North America, distinguished from the least weasel by its larger size and longer tail with a prominent black tip. The name ermine is often, but not always, used for the animal in its pure white winter coat, or the fur thereof. Since the late 19th century, stoats have been introduced to New Zealand to control rabbits, but have had a devastating effect on native bird populations (see Stoats in New Zealand). Read more..
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European Mink
№ 561 | European Mink

European Mink

  • Michel Catalogue No: 561
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000
The European mink (Mustela lutreola), also known as the Russian mink, is a semiaquatic species of mustelid native to Europe. Read more..
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Steppe Polecat
№ 562 | Steppe Polecat

Steppe Polecat

  • Michel Catalogue No: 562
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 3 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000
The steppe polecat (Mustela eversmanii), also known as the white or masked polecat, is a species of mustelid native to Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN because of its wide distribution, occurrence in a number of protected areas, and tolerance to some degree of habitat modification. It is generally of a very light yellowish colour, with dark limbs and a dark mask across the face. Compared to its relative, the European polecat, the steppe polecat is larger in size and has a more powerfully built skull. Read more..
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Wildcat
№ 563 | Wildcat

Wildcat

  • Michel Catalogue No: 563
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 6.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 15,000
The wildcat (Felis silvestris) is a small cat found throughout most of Africa, Europe, and southwest and central Asia into India, China, and Mongolia. Because of its wide range it is classed by the IUCN as Least Concern. However, crossbreeding with housecats is extensive and has occurred throughout almost the entirety of the species' range. Read more..
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FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

Cachet: European Pine Marten
№ 559-562 FDC | European Pine Marten
Cachet: European Pine Marten
№ Block 36 (563) FDC | European Pine Marten
 

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11 Aug 2006

Famous People

INTRODUCTION

On 11 August 2006, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Famous People. The issue comprises four stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Elena Karacenţev. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ISSUE DETAILS

POSTAGE STAMPS

Ion Halippa (1871-1941), Historian, Archaeologist, Archivist
№ 555 | Ion Halippa (1871-1941), Historian, Archaeologist, Archivist

Ion Halippa (1871-1941), Historian, Archaeologist, Archivist

  • Michel Catalogue No: 555
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 23.00 mm
  • Face Value: 0.4 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 20,000
Ion Halippa (January 4, 1871, Cubolta - June 25, 1941) was a Bessarabian historian. Read more..
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Eufrosinia (Valentina) Cuza (1856-1910), Opera Singer
№ 556 | Eufrosinia (Valentina) Cuza (1856-1910), Opera Singer

Eufrosinia (Valentina) Cuza (1856-1910), Opera Singer

  • Michel Catalogue No: 556
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 23.00 mm
  • Face Value: 1 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 20,000
  
Petre Ştefănucă (1906-1942), Ethnographer, Folklorist, Sociologist
№ 557 | Petre Ştefănucă (1906-1942), Ethnographer, Folklorist, Sociologist

Petre Ştefănucă (1906-1942), Ethnographer, Folklorist, Sociologist

  • Michel Catalogue No: 557
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 23.00 mm
  • Face Value: 2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 20,000
Petre Ştefănucă (November 14, 1906 in Ialoveni – July 12, 1942) was a Bessarabian sociologist. Read more..
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Composer
№ 558 | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Composer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Composer

  • Michel Catalogue No: 558
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 23.00 mm
  • Face Value: 4.5 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 20,000
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (German: [ˈvɔlfɡaŋ amaˈdeus ˈmoːtsaʁt], 27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791), baptised as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. Read more..
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FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

Cachet: A Collage of Famous People and their Works
№ 555-558 FDC | A Collage of Famous People and their Works