Hungary year 1966 European Athletic Championship stamp – MSS MNH
The stamps are the set issued by Hungary in 1966 to commemorate the 8th European Athletics Championships held in Budapest.
Issue Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Country | Hungary (Magyar Posta) |
| Year of Issue | 1966 |
| Event | 8th European Athletics Championships, Budapest |
| Format | A commemorative set of 8 stamps and typically an accompanying souvenir sheet (miniature sheet). |
| Catalogue Numbers (Set) | Scott: #1787 – 1794 |
| Michel: #2262 – 2269 |
Design and Denominations
The stamps were multicolor and featured various track and field events. The set of 8 stamps typically included denominations and designs such as:
- 20 Filler (f)
- 30 Filler (f)
- 40 Filler (f)
- 60 Filler (f)
- 80 Filler (f)
- 1 Ft (Forint)
- 1.20 Ft
- 1.50 Ft
The designs showed dynamic images of athletes performing in events like:
- High Jump
- Discus Throw
- Pole Vault
- Javelin Throw
- Hurdling
- Sprinting
In addition to the 8-stamp set, a souvenir sheet (blokk) was also issued, containing a single high-value stamp.
- Souvenir Sheet Denomination: 10 Ft
- Design: Often features a general athletic theme or a panoramic view of the stadium.
This is a common and popular set among collectors who focus on Sports on Stamps (Topicals).
