12 Dec 2012

The «Kilometre Zero» Monument in Chişinău


INTRODUCTION

On 12 December 2012, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title The «Kilometre Zero» Monument in Chişinău. The issue comprises one stamp and a cancellation (postmark), but no official first day cover (FDC) was issued. The designer was Vitalie Leca. The printing was performed by Nova Imprim, Chişinău.

ISSUE DETAILS


POSTAGE STAMPS


The «Kilometre Zero» Monument in Chişinău
№ 819 | The «Kilometre Zero» Monument in Chişinău

The «Kilometre Zero» Monument in Chişinău

  • Michel Catalogue No: 819
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 23.00 mm
  • Face Value: 1.75 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 500,000

1 Dec 2012

Christmas 2012


INTRODUCTION

On 1 December 2012, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Christmas 2012. The issue comprises two stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Alexandru Kornienco. The printing was performed by Nova Imprim, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

Christmas (Old English: Crīstesmæsse, meaning 'Christ's Mass') is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ and a widely observed cultural holiday, celebrated generally on December 25 by millions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it closes the Advent season and initiates the twelve days of Christmastide, which ends after the twelfth night. Christmas is a civil holiday in many of the world's nations, is celebrated by an increasing number of non-Christians, and is an integral part of the Christmas and holiday season. Read more..
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ISSUE DETAILS


POSTAGE STAMPS


Nativity (1903). National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova
№ 817 | Nativity (1903). National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova

Nativity (1903). National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova

  • Michel Catalogue No: 817
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb Syncopated 13
  • Size: 34.00 x 34.00 mm
  • Face Value: 1.75 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 200,000

Nativity (XIX cent). National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova
№ 818 | Nativity (XIX cent). National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova

Nativity (XIX cent). National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova

  • Michel Catalogue No: 818
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb Syncopated 13
  • Size: 34.00 x 34.00 mm
  • Face Value: 5.4 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 67,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: Nativity (XIX cent). National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova
№ 817-818 FDC | Nativity (XIX cent). National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova

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