Central Africa Republic stamps year 1978 Toutankhamon Pharaon set MNH set
Details of the Stamp Set “Treasures of Tutankhamun” (1978)
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Country | Central African Republic / Central African Empire (same postal authority during that era) |
| Issue date | 22 November 1978 |
| Theme / Title | Treasures of Tutankhamun (“Trésors du Tombeau de Toutankhamon”) — archaeological / pharaonic theme |
| Number of stamps in the set | 8 stamps |
| Denominations / Face values | The values (likely in local currency) include: 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 250 (and one more) — the set covers a range of values. |
| Catalogue numbers | Michel: 578-585 Yvert: 354-361 Scott: 349-356 Stanley Gibbons: 598-605 |
| Design / Subjects | Each stamp shows a different artifact or image connected to Tutankhamun’s tomb / ancient Egypt. Examples: • The golden mask (“jeweled gold mummy mask”) • Mural showing the king and queen • Statue of Tutankhamun • Sarcophagus • Other funerary treasure, ornate chair, etc. |
| Printing / Technical | Printed by International Security Printers (1967-1989). Use of offset printing. Perforation approximately comb style “13¾ × 14” or “13¾ : 14”. Watermark and luminescence are part of the specifications. |
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