1436) "Treasures of Notre Dame Cathedral" - Reconstruction over a period of five years (2019-2024): La Poste (French Post) is issuing a series of stamps under its Stamp Series every year till completion of the project: Date of Souvenir sheet issue: 15.04.2020:
One year after the fire that devastated Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral, France's La Poste (French Post) has begun a series of postage stamps, which highlight the cathedral's treasures.
On 15.04.2019, a fire destroyed the cathedral's spire and most of the roof. Efforts are on to rebuild the cathedral in five years time (2024), which is when the 2024 Summer Olympics are scheduled to be held in Paris.
La Poste's new Series of stamps called the "treasures of Notre Dame" commenced its first release on 15.04.2020. The Series will highlight the treasures, riches and heritage of the 12th Century cathedral, during the reconstruction period.
The entire project will take the shape of an intaglio stamp block, which will be completed by a philatelic document, which will be issued each year during the cathedral resoration project.
The Souvenir Sheet:
The first issue in the series is a Souvenir Sheet(SS) with a single stamp of 1.40 Euro international-rate stamp.
The engraved black-and-white souvenir sheet depicts a drawing of part of the cathedral's façade with many of its famed gargoyles pictured.
The Greek letter "phi" can be seen in the window in the lower left corner of the design of the stamp. In recent years, La Poste has used this symbol to indicate its commemorative stamps.
The words "Tresors de Notre-Dame" (French for "Treasures of Notre Dame") are inscribed twice on the souvenir sheet, on the right hand side of the stamp design and in the selvage to the right of the stamp. In both instances, this five-line inscription (the "tre" of "tresors" is in the first line and "sors" in the second) is surrounded by lines that resenble scaffolding.
Technical Details:
Date of Souvenir Sheet issue: 15.04.2020
Designer/Illustrator: Sarah Bougault
Design based on a photograph by: Marcel Kusch
Printed by: Philaposte
Process: Taille Douce
Stamp Value: 1.40 Euro
For my previous post on Notre Dame Cathedral, please visit the following link:19) Notre Dame de Paris, France "Reconstruction": Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) restrikes 2013 Silver 10 Euro Coin, Bronze Medal and Silver-coloured Mini-Medal, part proceeds of which will go towards the reconstruction of the iconic Cathedral which was partially burnt in a fire on 15.04.2019
20) The Micro-Currency called - "EUSCKO" , France circulates in the French Basque Country and is the largest such currency in circulation today in the world, fully backed by the Euro; ii) It is one of 44 such micro-currencies circulating in French cities; iii) Paris is on the vetge of introducing a micro-currency.
21) Guerlain, France: A set of two stamps in the denominations of 0.97 and 1.94 Euros issued by La Poste, France: Date of Stamp Set issue: 13.01.2020
One year after the fire that devastated Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral, France's La Poste (French Post) has begun a series of postage stamps, which highlight the cathedral's treasures.
On 15.04.2019, a fire destroyed the cathedral's spire and most of the roof. Efforts are on to rebuild the cathedral in five years time (2024), which is when the 2024 Summer Olympics are scheduled to be held in Paris.
La Poste's new Series of stamps called the "treasures of Notre Dame" commenced its first release on 15.04.2020. The Series will highlight the treasures, riches and heritage of the 12th Century cathedral, during the reconstruction period.
The entire project will take the shape of an intaglio stamp block, which will be completed by a philatelic document, which will be issued each year during the cathedral resoration project.
The Souvenir Sheet:
The first issue in the series is a Souvenir Sheet(SS) with a single stamp of 1.40 Euro international-rate stamp.
The engraved black-and-white souvenir sheet depicts a drawing of part of the cathedral's façade with many of its famed gargoyles pictured.
The Greek letter "phi" can be seen in the window in the lower left corner of the design of the stamp. In recent years, La Poste has used this symbol to indicate its commemorative stamps.
The words "Tresors de Notre-Dame" (French for "Treasures of Notre Dame") are inscribed twice on the souvenir sheet, on the right hand side of the stamp design and in the selvage to the right of the stamp. In both instances, this five-line inscription (the "tre" of "tresors" is in the first line and "sors" in the second) is surrounded by lines that resenble scaffolding.
Technical Details:
Date of Souvenir Sheet issue: 15.04.2020
Designer/Illustrator: Sarah Bougault
Design based on a photograph by: Marcel Kusch
Printed by: Philaposte
Process: Taille Douce
Stamp Value: 1.40 Euro
For my previous post on Notre Dame Cathedral, please visit the following link:19) Notre Dame de Paris, France "Reconstruction": Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) restrikes 2013 Silver 10 Euro Coin, Bronze Medal and Silver-coloured Mini-Medal, part proceeds of which will go towards the reconstruction of the iconic Cathedral which was partially burnt in a fire on 15.04.2019
Posts on Coins and stamps issued by France:
20) The Micro-Currency called - "EUSCKO" , France circulates in the French Basque Country and is the largest such currency in circulation today in the world, fully backed by the Euro; ii) It is one of 44 such micro-currencies circulating in French cities; iii) Paris is on the vetge of introducing a micro-currency.
21) Guerlain, France: A set of two stamps in the denominations of 0.97 and 1.94 Euros issued by La Poste, France: Date of Stamp Set issue: 13.01.2020
22) "Ancient Postal Routes", France: A postage stamp of 1.40 Euro issued by La Poste (French Post): Date of Stamp issue: 05.06.2020
23) "Treasures of Notre Dame Cathedral" - Reconstruction over a period of five years (2019-2024): La Poste (French Post) is issuinga series of stamps under its Stamp Series every year till completion ofbthe project: Date of Souvenir Sheet issue: 15.04.2020
23) "Treasures of Notre Dame Cathedral" - Reconstruction over a period of five years (2019-2024): La Poste (French Post) is issuinga series of stamps under its Stamp Series every year till completion ofbthe project: Date of Souvenir Sheet issue: 15.04.2020
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