Dominican Republic year 1956 Olympic games Melbourne stamps set

Dominican Republic year 1956 Olympic games Melbourne stamps set MNH

The Dominican Republic issued a stamp set in 1956 to commemorate the Melbourne Summer Olympic Games. This set features distinguished athletes and Olympic themes, including events such as pentathlon, 100 and 200 meter dash, javelin, marathon, 50 km walk, steeplechase, and triple jump (hop, step, and jump). The stamps are known to be mint never hinged (MNH) and include winners and national flags relevant to the Olympics. This set is sought after by collectors interested in Olympic themes and mid-20th century issues from the Dominican Republic.