Malta postage stamps year 1986 FIFA Football World Cup Mexico set MNH**
To commemorate the 1986 FIFA World Cup held in Mexico, Malta released a vibrant set of stamps on May 30, 1986. The set was designed by Tony Bugeja and is well-regarded by topical collectors for its dynamic illustrations of football action.
Set Details
The collection consists of three individual stamps and one miniature sheet (souvenir sheet). Each stamp focuses on a specific “action” element of the game.
| Denomination | Design Description | Scott No. | Stanley Gibbons (SG) |
| 3c (Maltese Cents) | Player heading the ball | 679 | 781 |
| 7c (Maltese Cents) | Goalkeeper in action | 680 | 782 |
| 23c (Maltese Cents) | Player dribbling the ball | 681 | 783 |
| Miniature Sheet | All three stamps (in a decorative border) | 681a | MS784 |
Key Features
- Design Style: The stamps use a modern, graphic style with bold colors. The background of the miniature sheet often features the colors of the Mexican flag (Green, White, and Red) to honor the host nation.
- Technical Specs: * Perforation: 14
- Watermark: Malta Crown over “M” (Watermark 6)
- Printer: Printex Ltd, Malta
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