Bhutan 2006 Europa CEPT – Cultures Architecture set MNH stamps
Bhutan issued a Europa/CEPT stamp set in 2006 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Europa stamps — and it’s commonly tied to cultural and architectural motifs representative of Bhutan’s heritage.
?? Bhutan 2006 Europa CEPT – 50 Years of Europa Set
? Year of Issue: 2006
? Country: Bhutan
? Issue: Europa / CEPT – 50th Anniversary of Europa Stamps
? Theme: Architectural heritage (Bhutanese dzong fortress-monasteries) and traditional culture (such as archery, the national sport) in the context of Europa’s anniversary celebration.
? Set Components
Bhutan’s issue for this Europa theme includes:
- Two postage stamps (set of 2):
- 150 Nu — Jakar Dzong (Yuelay Namgyal Dzong), a historic fortress-monastery in central Bhutan’s Chokhor Valley.
- 250 Nu — Archery motif (traditional sport of Bhutan), capturing cultural heritage.
- Miniature sheet / souvenir sheet variants: Some listings also show Michel-catalogue miniature sheet issues associated with the same theme or set (catalog blocks 477A/477B and Bl. 478).
? Catalog Details
- Stamp catalogue numbers:
- Bhutan 2006: Scott 2488–2489 A/B for the two-stamp set under 50 J. Europa-CEPT-Marken / Bogenschütze / Tempel (archery / temple motifs).
- Miniature sheets: Michel-type listings include Bl. 477A, Bl. 477B, and Bl. 478 for souvenir sheet versions of the issue.
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