Poland year 1964 stamps Olympic Games Tokyo

Poland year 1964 stamps Olympic Games Tokyo

The 1964 Olympic Games stamps for Tokyo were a special series issued to commemorate the Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan that year. Here’s a brief overview:

1. Significance: These stamps marked the first time the Olympic Games were held in Asia.
2. Issue: Multiple countries, including Japan, issued commemorative stamps for this event.
3. Japanese stamps:
   • Japan issued several series of stamps leading up to and during the Games.
   • They typically featured Olympic sports, Japanese cultural elements, and Olympic symbols.
4. Themes: Common themes included various Olympic sports, the Olympic rings, torch, and Japanese landmarks or cultural symbols.
5. Collectibility: These stamps are popular among both Olympic memorabilia collectors and philatelists (stamp collectors).
6. Design: Many of the stamps showcased the artistic styles of the 1960s, blending modern design with traditional Japanese aesthetics.
7. International issues: Several other countries also released stamps to commemorate the Tokyo Olympics, even if they weren’t hosting.