Hungary year 1964 Innsbruck Winter Olympics postage stamp – MSS MNH
The Hungarian Post Office (Magyar Posta) issued a stamp set and a Souvenir Sheet to commemorate the IX Winter Olympic Games held in Innsbruck, Austria, in 1964.
Here are the key details for this philatelic issue:
Stamp Issue Details
- Country: Hungary (Magyar Posta)
- Event: IX Winter Olympic Games, Innsbruck, 1964
- Issue Date: The main issue consists of stamps released in 1964. Note that some stamp catalogue listings may also include a related 1963 set that was issued in anticipation of the Games.
- Theme: The stamps and Souvenir Sheet feature winter sports events and symbolic designs related to the Olympics.
Catalogue Information
The most notable item associated solely with the 1964 Innsbruck Games is the Souvenir Sheet.
| Item | Catalogue Number (Michel) | Catalogue Number (Scott) | Notes |
| Souvenir Sheet (Miniature Sheet/Block) | Mi: Block 40 (or Bl. 40) | Sc: 1555 | This Souvenir Sheet is the principal item for the 1964 Innsbruck issue. |
| Pre-Issue Set (1963) | Mi: #1975–1982 | Sc: #1484–1491 | This is a set of 8 stamps issued in late 1963 also for the Innsbruck Winter Olympics, and is often collected together with the Souvenir Sheet. |
