Hungary year 1963 stamps European Figure Skating Championships MNH
The Hungary 1963 stamps commemorating the European Figure Skating and Ice Dancing Championships were issued on February 5, 1963. The event itself was held in Budapest.
The issue is comprised of a set of seven different commemorative stamps and an accompanying souvenir sheet (miniature sheet).
Complete Set Details
The stamps are characterized by their colorful, dynamic designs featuring different aspects of figure skating and ice dancing.
| Denomination | Scott Catalog No. | Design/Subject | Orientation |
| 20 Fillér | 1484 | Figure skater (Single) | Vertical |
| 30 Fillér | 1485 | Pair skating lift (Horizontal design) | Horizontal |
| 40 Fillér | 1486 | Ice Dancing couple | Vertical |
| 50 Fillér | 1487 | Pair skating (Death spiral) | Vertical |
| 60 Fillér | 1488 | Ice Dancing couple (Close-up) | Horizontal |
| 1 Ft. | 1489 | Figure skater (Spin) | Horizontal |
| 1.40 Ft. | 1490 | Pair skating lift (Vertical design) | Vertical |
Souvenir Sheet (Miniature Sheet)
An important part of the issue is the Souvenir Sheet (S/S), which often contains a higher value stamp or stamps not issued individually.
| Denomination | Scott Catalog No. | Design/Content |
| 10 Ft. | 1491 | Single large stamp featuring a different, stylized pair of figure skaters in a lift. |
A complete collection of this issue generally includes all 7 individual stamps and the 10 Ft. Souvenir Sheet. Imperforated versions of the stamps and the Souvenir Sheet are also known to exist, which are often considered specialty items for advanced collectors.
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