(News from 조선우표사 / Korea Stamp Corporation) The Korea Stamp Corporation has issued a series of four stamps portraying “cultural remains of the Korean nation” such as a “Pipha-shaped dagger and narrowshaped brass dagger” and an “Oxidized-copper incense burner at the Singye Temple”.
According to Korea Stamp Corporation, “The cultural remains include those from the period of Ancient Joson, Koguryo, Koryo and feudal Joson dynasty. These remains showcase the resourcefulness, wisdom and high level of handicraft of the Korean nation.”
Stamp
The stamps in the series have the following designs:
- 10 won stamp: Pipha-shaped dagger and narrowshaped brass dagger
- 30 won stamp: Three gold-and-bronze-gilted Buddhist images with single nimbus with inscription 7th Year of the Reign of Yonga
- 50 won stamp: Oxidized-copper incense burner at the Singye Temple
- 70 won stamp: Chukugi (Rain Gauge)
FDC
The accompanying FDC for the series:
Technical details
| 1. Sheetlet Date of Issue: December 6 Juche 108 (2019) Stock No.: 5230 Size: 140 x 75 mm, 31.5 x 42 mm(stamp) Denomination: 160 won Designer: Choe Kuk Chol Quantity: 20.000 (Perf.), 1.000 (Imperf.) | 2. FDC Size: 220 x 110 mm Designer: Choe Kuk Chol Quantity: 300 |
Stamp leaflet
The new issue stamp leaflet for this issue was also released:
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