Rwanda year 1982 stamps Birds set

Rwanda year 1982 stamps Birds set MNH

The “Rwanda year 1982 stamps Birds set” most commonly refers to the issue released for the 10th Anniversary of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which featured a mix of wildlife, including several birds.

Here are the key details for the complete set of definitive stamps:

• Year of Issue: 1982
• Theme: 10th Anniversary of the United Nations Environment Programme (Fauna/Nature)
• Number of Stamps: The complete set consists of 10 different values (stamps).

Catalogue Information

The set is recognized in the major stamp catalogues with the following numbers:

• Scott Catalogue: Nos. 1112–1121 (This series is also sometimes listed alongside or instead of another 1982 issue, Scott 1123–1132, which may also contain bird and animal designs but is often cited as a set of 10 for UNEP).
• Michel Catalogue: Nos. 1196–1205 (for the 10-stamp set).

Key Stamps and Birds Depicted

While the set features a variety of fauna and flora related to the environment, the bird stamps commonly found in this 10-value series often include:

• The low-value stamps sometimes depict a Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica).
• Other stamps in the larger set might feature animals such as a Zebra, Lion, Buffalo, etc., as it was a general fauna/environment issue.