Papua New Guinea year 2004 stamps Flowers Orchids of Papua New Guinea MSS MNH
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is renowned for having an incredible diversity of orchids, and they often feature them on their stamps.
The set you are referring to is the 2004 Orchids issue. It was released as a set of individual stamps and was also available in a decorative souvenir sheet.
🌸 PNG 2004 Flora – Orchids of Papua New Guinea
This issue featured several different orchid species found in the country’s rich rainforests. It is important to note that the set size can sometimes be listed as a set of 4 or 6, depending on how the catalog groups the issue and related miniature sheet stamps. The most commonly listed full set includes:
| Denomination | Featured Orchid Species (Examples) | Scott Catalog No. (approx.) |
| 85t (Toea) | Phaius tancarvilleae (or similar species) | 1124 |
| K1.10 (Kina) | Bulbophyllum species | 1125 |
| K1.35 (Kina) | Dendrobium species | 1126 |
| K1.85 (Kina) | Phalaenopsis amabilis (or similar species) | 1127 |
| K2.65 (Kina) | Another orchid variety (often found in the sheetlet) | 1128-1129 |
Series Details
- Date of Issue: May 19, 2004
- Theme: Showcasing the remarkable indigenous orchid species of Papua New Guinea.
- Souvenir Sheet (MSS): The stamps were generally available in a decorative sheetlet format (Miniature Sheet) that often contained six different stamps or a combination of the four basic values plus additional designs.
This is a beautiful and highly sought-after set among topical collectors focusing on flowers and botany.
