Penrhyn year 1986 stamps Space Halley´s Comet full set MNH
Penrhyn (a coral atoll and part of the Cook Islands) issued a colorful set of stamps in 1986 to commemorate the return of Halley’s Comet.
☄️ Penrhyn 1986 Halley’s Comet Full Set
The full issue consists of three primary stamps plus an accompanying Souvenir Sheet (Miniature Sheet, or MSS) which often contained one or two of the stamp values. The themes focused on the comet’s historical significance and its latest appearance.
| Denomination (approx.) | Theme/Image Description (Key Details) | Scott Catalog No. |
| 80c (Cents) | Halley’s Comet 1986 (often with a local view or celestial background) | 334 |
| $1.00 (Dollar) | Edmond Halley (or a diagram of the comet’s orbit) | 335 |
| $2.00 (Dollars) | Comet and Stars (often with a depiction of the comet passing near a constellation) | 336 |
Series Details
- Year of Issue: 1986
- Set Size: 3 individual stamps (Scott #334-336)
- Souvenir Sheet (MSS): A decorative miniature sheet was also issued, often containing one or two stamps with high face values or a special label.
- Theme: Part of the massive worldwide philatelic tribute to the 1986 appearance of Halley’s Comet.
This set is an interesting part of the extensive Halley’s Comet thematic collection, originating from a remote Pacific island nation.
