Bulgaria year 1980 Olympic Games Moscow stamps set MNH
That is a classic topic for a communist-era issue! Bulgaria released a colourful and extensive set of stamps to commemorate the 1980 Summer Olympic Games held in Moscow, USSR.
Here are the details for the main philatelic issue released in April 1980:
🇧🇬 Bulgaria 1980 Summer Olympics – Moscow
- Year of Issue: 1980 (Released April 10, 1980)
- Core Set Composition: The primary release consists of 6 individual postage stamps and 1 Souvenir Sheet (Minisheet).
- 6 Stamps: Depicting various Olympic sports (such as Canoeing, Weightlifting, Wrestling, etc.).
- 1 Souvenir Sheet: A single stamp (often a high value) set in a large, decorative sheet border. The featured stamp on the Souvenir Sheet is often the 2L value, showing a scene like Weightlifting.
- Designs: The stamps are multicoloured and feature dynamic illustrations of the sporting events.
💰 Approximate Collector Value (Mint Never Hinged)
As with most Olympic issues from this period, the value is modest, but the Souvenir Sheet (S/S) is typically the most valuable item. These values are based on recent catalogue listings and dealer prices for stamps in excellent Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition:
| Stamp Item | Catalogue/Market Value (USD) | Notes |
| Set of 6 Individual Stamps, MNH | $4.00 – $8.00 | Scott #2687-2692 |
| Souvenir Sheet (S/S), MNH | $5.00 – $10.00 | Scott #2693 (often depicting Weightlifting) |
| Complete Core Issue (6 Stamps + 1 S/S), MNH | $10.00 – $18.00 | The most common complete set offered. |
