Error Face Value on North Korean Stamps

North Korea

Between 1988 and 1990, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) issued several stamps with erroneous denominations. These stamps are rare and are not commonly listed in stamp catalogs, with one exception. It’s worth noting that no imperforated variants have been observed, and they may not exist.

1988 Calgary Winter Olympic Games

Two stamps from this series, featuring skiers, contain errors in their text and images. The error occurred during the printing process, resulting in mismatched face values and inscriptions for a portion of the print run.

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