20th anniversary of the Republic of Azerbaijan regaining its independence
"The numbered commemorative sheets include a perforated design and have been issued in a limited edition. The issue is available in a mount for collectors of philatelic rarities. The perforated design of the commemorative sheet employs a graphic composition consisting of the arms of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the number twenty in reference to the anniversary, while the border uses a combination of the flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan and a motif from an Azeri carpet. The commemorative sheet in a Hawid mount is only available as part of the commemorative card. The flag and the carpet motif also feature as the background printing of the inner and outer sides of the commemorative card. The front of the card bears the combination of the arms of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the number twenty as well as the inscription “20th anniversary of the Republic of Azerbaijan regaining its independence” in Hungarian and Azeri. On the inner left page of the card information is given in Hungarian and Azeri. The commemorative sheet and its accompanying card were designed by Barnabás Baticz and 2,000 copies were made in the state printing company Állami Nyomda and the print works Con-X Nyomda. The perforated size of the design within the commemorative sheet is 31.5 x 40 mm and the external imperforated size of the sheet is 90 x 70 mm. The commemorative sheet may not be used to pay for postage. "
Type | commemorative sheet |
Short description | Magyar Posta is marking the 20th anniversary of the Republic of Azerbaijan regaining its independence by issuing a real philatelic speciality. |
Printing Office | Állami Nyomdában |
Issue year | 2011 |
Issue time | 2011. december 15. |
Perforation Sizer | 31,5 x 40 mm |
Cutting size | 90 x 70 |
Stamp Circulation | 2000 |
Theme | history |
Designer | Barnabás Baticz |