Austria year 1962 stamps – Nationalized Power Industries MNH (**)
In 1962, Austria issued a series of stamps to mark the 15th Anniversary of the Nationalization of the Electric Power Industry (15 Jahre Verstaatlichung der Elektrizitätswirtschaft).
This set is notable for showcasing various aspects of Austria’s power generation and distribution infrastructure.
⚡ 15th Anniversary of Nationalized Power Industry (1962)
| Denomination | Description of Design | Scott Catalog No. |
| 0.50 S | Steam Power Plant (Dampfkraftwerk) St. Andrä | 676 |
| 1.00 S | Transformer Station (Umspannwerk) Bisamberg | 677 |
| 1.30 S | Substation/Switching Station (Schaltanlage) Lünersee | 678 |
| 1.80 S | Electricity Station (E-Werk) Lünersee (Hydropower Plant) | 679 |
| 3.00 S | Electricity Station (E-Werk) Großraming (Hydropower Plant) | 680 |
| 4.00 S | High-tension Pylon/Transmission Lines (Hochspannungsmast) | 681 |
Series Details
- Date of Issue: March 26, 1962
- Set Size: 6 stamps
- Theme: The stamps illustrate the importance of the post-war nationalization of the major power plants and grid infrastructure to Austria’s economic reconstruction and development. They represent different types of power generation (steam/thermal and hydro) and distribution facilities.
- Catalog Codes: The complete set is listed in the Scott Catalog as 676-681.
