Mauritania postage stamps year 1986 Space Halley´s Comet MSS MNH
Like many countries in 1986, Mauritania capitalized on the popular “Space” and “Halley’s Comet” theme, resulting in a philatelic issue that is readily available to collectors today.
🛰️ Key Details of the Mauritania 1986 Halley’s Comet Issue
- Country: Islamic Republic of Mauritania
- Year of Issue: 1986
- Theme: Halley’s Comet and the Space Probes sent to study it, especially the European Space Agency’s (Giotto) and the Soviet/Japanese/French missions (the Halley Armada).
- The Set: There is typically a set of 4 or 5 individual stamps.
- Approximate Catalogue Numbers (Scott): Scott #623 for one of the main stamps, and usually a set of 4 or 5 airmail stamps that accompany it.
- The Miniature Sheet (MSS): This is a single, often larger piece of paper with one or more stamps printed within a decorative border, which is highly sought after by topical collectors. It often depicts Edmond Halley or a larger view of the comet.
💰 Collectibility and Value
The stamps and miniature sheets from this issue are considered modern thematic issues.
- Condition: As always, the best value is for Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition, meaning the stamp or sheet is unused with its original, undisturbed gum.
- Market Price: Due to the large quantities printed worldwide for this theme, these stamps are not considered rare and are quite affordable.
