7 Jun 2007

«State Arms» Stamps of 1993 - Surcharged


INTRODUCTION

On 7 June 2007, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title «State Arms» Stamps of 1993 - Surcharged. The issue comprises two stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitalie Leca. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

The coat of arms of Moldova consists of a stylized eagle holding a cross in its beak and a sceptre and an olive branch in its claws. According to the author[who?] of the coat of arms, the eagle symbolizes the Latin origin of the people. The chest of the eagle is protected by a shield that bears the traditional insigns of Moldavia: an aurochs head with the sun between its horns. It also contains two lozenges (the ears), a five-petal flower and a moon in a crescent phase. Everything on the shield has one of the three traditional colours: red, yellow, blue. Read more..
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ISSUE DETAILS


POSTAGE STAMPS


№ 68w - Surcharged «25b». Surcharge: Blue. Paper: Ordinary
№ 584 | № 68w - Surcharged «25b». Surcharge: Blue. Paper: Ordinary

№ 68w - Surcharged «25b». Surcharge: Blue. Paper: Ordinary

  • Michel Catalogue No: 584
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 12:12.25
  • Size: 18.50 x 26.00 mm
  • Face Value: 3 Cupons
  • Quantity Printed: 1,503,727

№ 68v - Surcharged «85b». Surcharge: Black. Paper: Coated
№ 585 | № 68v - Surcharged «85b». Surcharge: Black. Paper: Coated

№ 68v - Surcharged «85b». Surcharge: Black. Paper: Coated

  • Michel Catalogue No: 585
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 12:11.50
  • Size: 18.50 x 26.00 mm
  • Face Value: 3 Cupons
  • Quantity Printed: 2,320,690

RELATED ITEMS

State Arms of the Republic (II) - Ordinary Paper 19931993
State Arms of the Republic (II) - Ordinary Paper
State Arms of the Republic (III) - Glossy Paper 19931993
State Arms of the Republic (III) - Glossy Paper

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