2169) The Pamir Highway, Kyrgyzstan: A set of two stamps of 150 KGS and 175 KGS issued by Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) depicting the second highest Highway and also the second most beautiful in the World: Date of Stamps issue: 31.12.2021:
On 31.12.2021, the Ministry of Digital Development of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation a set of two Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) postage stamps titled - "The Pamir Highway".
About the Pamir Highway:
The Pamir Highway is a high-altitude road with a length of more than 1,200 km, connecting the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, with the important regional center of Kyrgyzstan - the city of Osh.
This is the second highest highway not only in Central Asia, but in the whole world. Some of the highway’s mountain passes are at an altitude of over 4,000 meters above sea level.
According to National Geographic magazine, the Pamir Highway is in second place in the list of the top 10 most beautiful roads in the world.
The Pamir Highway is a part of the historic Silk Road that ran from in Ancient China to Europe.
It has always played a huge role in the development of international trade and the exchange of cultural values between various peoples.
In the 21st century, this road continues to play an important infrastructural role in the socio-economic life of Kyrgyzstan and other countries of the region.
At the same time, the Pamir Highway attracts many travellers/tourists with its magnificent views and vivid landscapes.
The stamp issued by Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP):
This issue this set of two postage stamps is primarily aimed at popularising and contributing to the realization of the tourism potential of Kyrgyzstan.
The Stamp of 150 KGS is titled - "Mountain Serpentine".
The stamp of 175 KGS is titled - "Mountain Valley".
The Miniature Sheet (MS) is titled - "The Pamir Highway" , and contains the two stamps issued in the set, with two labels. The Taldyk Pass Serpentine is illustrated on the labels.
A Mini Sheet (MS) of Four Stamps of 150 KGS each with two labels.
A Mini Sheet (MS) of four Stamps of 175 KGS each, with two labels.
A Maximum Card or Maxi Card affixed with a stamp of 150 KGS.
A Maxi Card has all three elements of one face - The picture/photograph, the Stamp and the Cancellation.
The Technical Specifications:
Paper: coated, gummed, 105 g/m².
Printing method: full-color offset lithography.
Stamps perforation: comb 14:14½.
Stamps size: 46.00 х 27.50 mm.
Stamps are issued in MiniSheets of 4 stamps with two labels.
Stamps are also issued in a Collective MiniSheet of 2 stamps (one complete set and two labels). Taldyk Pass Serpentine is illustrated on the labels.
MiniSheets Size: 113 x 108 mm.
Collective MiniSheet Size: 113 х 80 mm.
Quantity issued: 7 000 pieces each stamp, including the
Quantity of the Collective Minisheet printed - 2000 pieces.
Photographers: Dmitriy Chistoprudov and Nikolay Rykov
Designer: Daria Maier.
First Day Cover Size: C6 (162 mm x 114 mm)
No. of FDCs and Maxim Cards: 200 pieces each
FDC and Maxi Card printing method: Full-Colour Offset
Printer House: "Nova Imprim" (Chișinău, Moldova).
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