Cayman Islands year 1977 stamps Tropical reef – Underwater sports
That is a very popular issue, as the Cayman Islands are globally famous for their diving and marine life!
The stamps you are referring to were issued in 1977 and were released to promote the islands’ primary tourist attraction: the stunning coral reefs and underwater activities. The issue is often listed as “Tourism – Scuba Diving and Marine Life.”
Here are the key details for the set and the Miniature Sheet:
🐠 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands 1977: Scuba Diving & Marine Life
| Feature | Detail |
| Issuing Authority | Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territory) |
| Year of Issue | 1977 (Issued July 25) |
| Theme | Tropical Reefs, Scuba Diving, and Tourism |
| Set Size | 4 individual stamps were issued, plus an accompanying Miniature Sheet. |
| Catalog Numbers | Scott N° 382-385 (for the set of 4 stamps) and Scott N° 385a (for the Miniature Sheet/Block). |
Individual Stamps (Scott N° 382-385):
The designs of the four individual stamps feature scenes combining divers or underwater themes with marine life:
- 5¢: Diver swimming over a colorful coral reef.
- 10¢: Diver examining a wreck (often showing an old cannon).
- 20¢: Diver with two common reef fish (possibly Fairy Basslets and Sergeant Majors).
- 50¢: A panoramic view of a tropical reef.
Miniature Sheet (Scott N° 385a):
- The miniature sheet typically contains a block of the four stamps and includes a wide margin with additional, elaborate artwork related to the theme, often serving as a single, high-value collectible.
