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1550th Anniversary of the Battle of Avarayr issue, Armenia, 2001

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

2001

Issuing entity

Armenia

The 1550th Anniversary of the Battle of Avarayr issue comprises 2 postage stamps released by Armenia on 7 June 2001. The StampWorld catalogue lists 2 stamps in the issue (StampWorld numbers 455, 456), printed in 2 design types.

Values and colours recorded for the issue: 170(D) multicoloured; 270(D) multicoloured. Design: Albert Kechian. Perforation: 14 x 14¾. No watermark is recorded. Quantities issued, as recorded: 170(D) 10000; 270(D) 10000. The photographs come from Wikimedia Commons and show stamps of this issue; each is credited individually. Identification note: compare the value, colour and perforation together; shades, perforation varieties and later printings are not separated in this entry. Details follow the StampWorld catalogue page; they have not been checked against the issuing postal administration's records.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
1

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Physical characteristics

Watermark
None recorded
Perforation
14 x 14¾

Design

Design
Albert Kechian
Values and colours
170(D) multicoloured · 270(D) multicoloured

Identification

Issue date
7 June 2001
Distinguishing features
Value, colour and perforation together
Design types (StampWorld)
LA, LB
Catalogue numbers to match
StampWorld 455, 456

Catalogue references

Research required

  • Confirm values, perforations and printings against Stanley Gibbons, Scott or Michel.
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