United Nations Geneva 2001 “World Heritage – Japan” stamp set. These beautifully illustrated stamps highlight six of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Overview & Details
Issuance & Theme
- Issued: August 1, 2001, by the United Nations Postal Administration (Geneva office), denominated in Swiss francs.
- Theme: World Heritage – Japan, featuring six culturally and architecturally significant sites.
Featured Sites & Face Values
According to UNPA publicity and philatelic sources, the six featured sites are:
- Historic monuments of ancient Kyoto
- Historic villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
- Historic monuments of ancient Nara
- Itsukushima Shinto Shrine (Miyajima)
- Himeji-jo Castle
- Shrines and temples of Nikko
Face values vary, with some stamps valued at 0.10 Fr. and others at 0.30 Fr.; however, specifics are only partially documented. For instance:
- F.s. 1.10 (Swiss francs) – Historic monuments of ancient Nara
- F.s. 1.30 – Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
(Note: Currency abbreviations—F.s.—refer to Swiss francs used in UN Geneva issues.)
Catalog References
These stamps are cataloged with identifiers across major philatelic systems, including:
- Michel: Nos. 415–422
- Yvert: Nos. 430–437
- Scott: Various, e.g. Scott 373, 375, etc.
More granular entries on LastDodo list individual stamp details including issue numbers, perforations, designers (e.g., Rorie Katz), print techniques, and printing houses like Joh. Enschedé.
Summary Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Issue Date | August 1, 2001 (Geneva) |
| Theme | World Heritage – Japan |
| Featured Sites | Kyoto, Shirakawa-go & Gokayama, Nara, Itsukushima, Himeji Castle, Nikko |
| Face Values | 0.10 Fr. and 0.30 Fr. (some specified – Nara: 1.10; Itsukushima: 1.30) |
| Catalogue Numbers | Michel 415–422; Yvert 430–437; Scott (e.g., 373, 375) |
| Design & Printing | Offset; designed by Rorie Katz; printed by Joh. Enschedé and The House of Questa |
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