Bulgaria stamps year 1980 Olympic Games Moscow set MNH
That’s a significant issue! Bulgaria released a large and popular series of stamps to celebrate the 1980 Summer Olympic Games held in Moscow, USSR.
Because Bulgaria had a successful history in many Olympic sports, this issue was quite extensive.
🇧🇬 Bulgaria 1980 Summer Olympics – Moscow
- Year of Issue: 1980 (Released around April)
- Total Composition: The complete issue consisted of multiple groups released over time, but the main issue is generally seen as:
- 6 Individual Stamps (Mi #2887-2892 / Sc #2687-2692)
- 1 Souvenir Sheet (S/S) containing one stamp (Mi Bl. 102 / Sc #2693)
- Note: Some collectors consider the full philatelic release tied to the Moscow games to be a large collection of 36 stamps and 6 souvenir sheets issued throughout the year, but the core issue often focuses on the 6 stamps and 1 S/S.
- Designs: The stamps feature various Summer Olympic sports in a dynamic, colourful style, likely including sports where Bulgaria excelled, such as:
- Canoeing / Rowing
- Weightlifting
- Gymnastics
- Wrestling
- Other events
💰 Approximate Collector Value
The value of these stamps, typical of many issues from the former Eastern Bloc, is modest but stable, especially in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition.
