Medal Winner at the Olympic Games, Beijing

INTRODUCTION

On 21 November 2008, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title Medal Winner at the Olympic Games, Beijing (Overprint on № 609). 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

Veaceslav Gojan (born May 18, 1983) is an Moldovan amateur boxer who won Bantamweight bronze at the 2008 Olympics. He comes from the village of Grimăncăuţi, district of Briceni (north of Moldova) and is a member of the Central Sport Club Dinamo in Chişinău. His coach is Petru Caduc. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: November 21, 2008 Michel Catalogue Number: 635 Artist/Designer: Vitaliu Pogolşa Printer: Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 635 | № 609 Overprinted with Metallic Bronze Ink «Veaceslav Gojan - Box - Bronz»	№ 609 Overprinted with Metallic Bronze Ink «Veaceslav Gojan - Box - Bronz» Michel Catalogue No: 635 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50 Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm Face Value: 6.2 Lei Quantity Printed: 15,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 635 FDC | Olympic Medal, Emblem of the Games and Mascots

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