Iceland postage stamp year 1939 2kr Exhibition in New York
The Iceland 1939 2 Króna stamp is part of a set issued to honor the 1939 New York World’s Fair, where Iceland had a significant presence.
🇮🇸 1939 Iceland – New York World’s Fair Issue
| Feature | Details |
| Full Set Name | New York World’s Fair Issue |
| Year of Issue | 1939 |
| Denominations | The set consists of four values: 15 Aurar, 35 Aurar, 1 Króna, and 2 Krónur (2Kr). |
| Scott Catalog # | The complete set is Scott #213-216. Your 2 Krónur stamp is Scott #216. |
| Design of the 2Kr | The design of the 2 Krónur stamp specifically features the ship of Leif Erikson, often depicted with the famous Trylon and Perisphere structures of the World’s Fair in the background. |
| Color | The 2 Krónur stamp is typically a reddish-orange/brown color. |
The main purpose of this issue was to promote Iceland and its Norse heritage at the American exhibition.
Collector Information
- The 2 Krónur stamp (Scott #216) is the highest face value in the set.
- Like most stamps from this period, the value is higher for stamps in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition compared to Mint Hinged (MH) or Used condition.
- The entire set (213-216) is generally popular among collectors of Iceland, Scandinavian, and World’s Fair topicals.
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