Cuba year 1983 Summer Olympic Games stamps – Los Angeles set

Cuba year 1983 Summer Olympic Games stamps – Los Angeles set MNH

The “Cuba year 1983 Summer Olympic Games – Los Angeles set” is a commemorative stamp issue that was released in 1983 by Cuba in anticipation of the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.

Here are the key details about the set:

• Year of Issue: 1983 (The games took place in 1984, but the stamps were issued in advance).
• Number of Stamps: The main set typically consists of 6 individual stamps (often referred to as a “6v” set, with ‘v’ for values).
• Additional Items: The issue often includes a Souvenir Sheet (or “Block”) which might contain one or more additional stamps or labels.
• Featured Sports: The stamps generally depict various Olympic events, such as:
  • Athletics (e.g., Javelin Throw)
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Weightlifting
  • Wrestling
  • Boxing

The stamps are cataloged by different organizations, for example, the main set of 6 stamps is listed under:

• Scott: CU 2567-2572
• Michel: CU 2716-2721