Cuba postage stamps year 2005 Albert Einstein MNH set

Cuba postage stamps year 2005 Albert Einstein MNH set

Cuba postage stamps honoring Albert Einstein (2005)

In 2005, Cuba issued postage stamps honoring Albert Einstein to commemorate the 75th anniversary of his visit to Havana.

Additionally, they celebrate the World Year of Physics (2005).

This marks the centennial of Einstein’s Annus Mirabilis papers published in 1905.

• Year of Issue: 2005 (Cancelled/Released on September 29, 2005, at the Capitolio in Havana).
• Theme / Event: 75th Anniversary of Albert Einstein’s Visit to Cuba (1930) & World Year of Physics.
• Format: Set of postage stamps / souvenir sheet released by Correos de Cuba.

1. Portrait & Equations: Features classic portrait artwork of Albert Einstein alongside mathematical and physical notation (such as $E = mc^2$) signifying his contributions to theoretical physics.
2. Historical Context (1930 Visit): Commemorates Einstein’s brief visit to Havana in December 1930, where he met with Cuban scientists and visited the Academy of Medical, Physical, and Natural Sciences at the Capitolio Nacional.
3. Denominations: Issued in standard Cuban postal values (e.g., 65 centavos).

• Edifil (Cuba Specialized): Listed under the 2005 commemorative issues section for Visita de Albert Einstein a Cuba.
• Scott / Yvert & Tellier / Stanley Gibbons: Categorized under Cuba 2005 topical issues for “Scientists” / “Physics Year 2005”.