In 1962, Chile issued a set of three postage stamps to commemorate the 1962 FIFA World Cup football (soccer) tournament that was hosted in Chile that year. Here are the key details:
Denominations and Designs:
- 2 Escudos – Featured the iconic World Cup trophy
- 3.60 Escudos – Depicted a football player shooting on goal
- 8 Escudos – Showed the official 1962 World Cup emblem
Colors:
- The 2e was printed in blue and black
- The 3.60e was in green and black
- The 8e was in red and black
Other Details:
- The stamps were engraved and printed by the American Bank Note Company
- They were issued on May 24, 1962 shortly before the World Cup began
- The total printing quantities ranged from 3-5 million stamps per value
Significance:
- This was the first time Chile had the honor of hosting the FIFA World Cup
- The stamps celebrated this major sporting event taking place in the country
- They depicted iconic World Cup imagery and action shots
Despite being over 60 years old now, this attractive World Cup topical set remains very popular with soccer/football enthusiasts who collect sports stamps and topical items commemorating FIFA’s marquee event. The classic designs hold good thematic appeal.
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