Central African Republic stamps year 2002 Olympic Games Salt lake MNH set
In 2002, the Central African Republic (often inscribed as République Centrafricaine) released several issues for the XIX Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.
Like many francophone African nations during this era, the Central African Republic produced large, colorful sets designed specifically for the international topical collector market. These are often found as sheetlets of several stamps or large souvenir sheets.
1. The Main Olympic Series (2002)
This series typically features various winter sports with the Salt Lake City 2002 logo and winter landscapes.
| Format | Features / Sports Depicted |
| Sheetlet (4–6 Stamps) | Often includes Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, Ski Jumping, and Downhill Skiing. |
| Souvenir Sheet | Usually a single high-value stamp featuring a primary event like Speed Skating or Bobsleigh, set against a decorative border showing the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. |
| Catalog Ref | Michel: 2376–2381 (Sheetlet) / Block 432 (Souvenir Sheet). |
2. Special Varieties: Gold & Silver Foil
During 2002, the Central African Republic was known for issuing “luxury” versions of their stamps. You may find versions of the Salt Lake stamps with:
- Gold or Silver Foil Overprints: Commemorating specific medal winners.
- Imperforate Sheets: These were printed without the “teeth” (perforations) around the stamps and are generally more expensive.
3. The “Salt Lake to Athens” Transition
Because the 2002 Winter Games were closely followed by the 2004 Summer Games, some issues from this period actually combine Winter and Summer themes or feature “The Olympic Flame’s Journey,” mentioning Salt Lake City 2002 on stamps that depict summer sports or historical Olympic scenes.
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