13 Oct 2011

575th Anniversary of Chişinău City


INTRODUCTION

On 13 October 2011, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title 575th Anniversary of Chişinău City. The issue comprises five stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Alexandru Kornienco. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

Chișinău (/ˌkɪʃɨˈnaʊ/ Romanian pronunciation: [kiʃiˈnəw]; historically also known as Kishinev, from Russian: Кишинёв) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Moldova. It is Moldova's main industrial and commercial centre, and is located in the middle of the country, on the river Bîc. According to January 2013 official estimates, Chișinău proper has a population of 671,800 and the municipality of Chișinău is home to 800,600 residents. Read more..
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ISSUE DETAILS


POSTAGE STAMPS


Cultural Palace of Railwaymen
№ 771 | Cultural Palace of Railwaymen

Cultural Palace of Railwaymen

  • Michel Catalogue No: 771
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 0.85 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 75,000

National Theatre of Opera and Ballet
№ 772 | National Theatre of Opera and Ballet

National Theatre of Opera and Ballet

  • Michel Catalogue No: 772
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 1.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 75,000
The National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Moldova (Romanian: Teatrul Naţional de Operă şi Balet 'Maria Bieșu' din Republica Moldova) in Chişinău, Moldova, is one of the leading opera and ballet theatres in Eastern Europe. It is housed in a building on the Boulevard Stefan the Great, one of the main roads in Chişinău, the capital of Moldova. In 2012, it was given the name of the renowned opera singer Maria Bieșu. Read more..
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National Theatre «Mihai Eminescu»
№ 773 | National Theatre «Mihai Eminescu»

National Theatre «Mihai Eminescu»

  • Michel Catalogue No: 773
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 75,000

National Palace
№ 774 | National Palace

National Palace

  • Michel Catalogue No: 774
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 3.85 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 75,000

«Patria» Cinema
№ 775 | «Patria» Cinema

«Patria» Cinema

  • Michel Catalogue No: 775
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 5.4 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 75,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: Historic View of Chişinău
№ 771-775 FDC | Historic View of Chişinău

RELATED ITEMS

560th Anniversary of Chişinău City 19961996
560th Anniversary of Chişinău City

11 Oct 2011

20 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Romania and the Republic of Moldova


INTRODUCTION

On 11 October 2011, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title 20 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Romania and the Republic of Moldova. 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.

ISSUE DETAILS


POSTAGE STAMPS


The Triumphal Arch (Holy Gates) in Chişinău
№ 769 | The Triumphal Arch (Holy Gates) in Chişinău

The Triumphal Arch (Holy Gates) in Chişinău

  • Michel Catalogue No: 769
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb Syncopated 13
  • Size: 34.00 x 34.00 mm
  • Face Value: 1.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 125,000
The Triumphal arch was built in 1841 and restored in 1973. It is located in Chişinău. Read more..
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The Triumphal Arch in Bucharest
№ 770 | The Triumphal Arch in Bucharest

The Triumphal Arch in Bucharest

  • Michel Catalogue No: 770
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb Syncopated 13
  • Size: 34.00 x 34.00 mm
  • Face Value: 4.5 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 125,000
Arcul de Triumf is a triumphal arch located in the northern part of Bucharest, on the Kiseleff Road. Read more..
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FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: State Arms of Moldova and Romania
№ 769-770 FDC | State Arms of Moldova and Romania