Burundi year 2011 stamps Turtles – Animals Marine life set MNH
The “Burundi year 2011 stamps Turtles – Animals Marine life set” is part of a large thematic fauna and animal series issued by Burundi in 2011.
Here are the details for the specific turtle issue:
| Feature | Details |
| Issuing Authority | Burundi |
| Year of Issue | 2011 |
| Theme | Turtles and Tortoises (often part of a broader “Wild Animals” or “Marine Life” series) |
| Set Size | The standard issue consists of four (4) different stamps. This set is also frequently sold as a Miniature Sheet (M/S) or Sheetlet containing the same four values. |
| Species Depicted | The stamps typically feature various species of local and marine chelonians, such as: |
| – Pelusios sinuatus (African helmeted turtle) | |
| – Stigmochelys pardalis (Leopard tortoise) | |
| – Pelusios subniger (Sub-globular African helmeted turtle) | |
| – Pelomedusa subrufa (African helmeted turtle/Marsh terrapin) | |
| Condition | MNH (Mint Never Hinged) – The stamps are in pristine, unused condition with the original, undisturbed gum. |
Burundi, like many other African nations, has released a large volume of thematic stamps intended primarily for the international collector market. While these issues are popular with thematic collectors (e.g., of turtles, marine life, or Africa), it is worth noting that some listings for Burundi stamps from this period may be associated with issues that have been flagged as potentially illegal or unauthorized by the postal administration, as mentioned in collector advisories.
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