1962) "Romania 65 years in the UNESCO, Danube Delta, 30 years in the UNESCO World Heritage": Romfilatelia (Romanian Post) has issued a set of five stamps showing species of birds and mammals found in the Danube Delta: Date of Stamp Set issue: 27.07.2021:
About "Romania, 65 Years in the UNESCO. Danube Delta, 30 Years in the UNESCO World Heritage":
Romfilatelia (Romanian Post) has put into circulation, on 27.07.2021, a postage stamps issue titled - "Romania, 65 years in the UNESCO. Danube Delta, 30 years in the UNESCO World Heritage".
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was established in 1945. Since 27.07.1956 and Romania is one of the UNESCO members.
One of UNESCO’s missions is to select and include on the List of World Heritage sites and monuments relevant from a natural or historical point of view, their safeguarding and conservation being important for the world community.
The Danube Delta became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. Its importance was recognized by its inclusion in the international network of Biosphere Reserves (1990), within the “MAN AND BIOSPHERE” (MAB) Programme launched by UNESCO.
The Danube Delta Site (since 21.05.1991) is also protected by the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance, especially as a habitat for waterfowl.
November 16th was declared UNESCO World Heritage Day in Romania by the Law no 160/2013, in order to promote elements of world heritage and for their better knowledge.
The Postage Stamps:
The postage stamp issue titled - "Romania, 65 years in UNESCO. Danube Delta, 30 years in UNESCO World Heritage", consists of 4 stamps, a perforated Souvenir Sheet (SS) and two First Day Covers (FDCs).
Some are representative of this region, while others are more widespread, existing in the Delta as well as in other areas of our country. All of them have their importance in the ecology of the Danube Delta, contributing to the remarkable biodiversity of this region.
On the stamp with the face value of Lei 1.40 is illustrated the Black Stork (Ciconia nigra). It is a rare, solitary species that inhabits regions near lakes, rivers or swamps. In the Danube Delta it is present during the migration period.
On the stamp with the face value of Lei 1.50 is represented the Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes). The Eurasian wren is one of the smallest species of European birds. It is only 9-10 cm long and weighs 6-12 g. European populations are numerous, most sedentary (do not migrate), the species being widespread in a variety of habitats, from forests to reed beds.
The stamp with the face value of Lei 7 shows the European beaver (Castor fiber). It is one of the largest species of rodents, with a body length of 80-100 cm and a weight of up to 30 kg.
On the stamp with the face value Lei 19.50 is represented the Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus). It is an endangered species worldwide, being included in the “vulnerable” category on the IUCN Red List. With a wingspan of more than 3 meters and a weight of 10-12 kg, it is one of the most impressive birds in Europe.
In Romania, it nests in a few colonies, in the Danube Delta and the Razim-Sinoe lagoon complex.
On the two First Day Covers (FDCs) is represented a landscape specific to the Danube Delta, which evokes the human presence in the region and a traditional occupation of the locals – fishing.
The Mini-Sheet (MS) of five stamps and a coupon/label each.
The Philatelic Folder (PF), created into a limited edition of 246 pcs., is equipped with the special block of 5 perforated stamps (4 stamps of the series + the stamp of the souvenir sheet).
Products are numbered from 001 to 246.
Technical specifications:
Date of issue: 27.07.2021
Designer(s): Mircea CANTOR and Mihail VĂMĂȘESCU
Process: offset
Colours: 4 colours
Stamp Size(s): 72 x 33 mm
Minisheet of 5 stamps + 1 label: 168 x 121 mm;
Perforated Souvenir Sheet: 135 x 107 mm (Stamp Size: 42 x 52 mm)
Special Block of 5 Perforated Stamps (in philatelic folder): 165 x 192 mm
Stamp Values: 1.4 L, 1.5 L, 7 L, 19.5 L and 31.5L (Perforated Souvenir Sheet)
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