Hungary year 1986 Space Halley’s Comet full set MNH stamps
That is a highly collectible set! Hungary (Magyar Posta) participated in the worldwide celebration of the return of Halley’s Comet by issuing a dedicated series in 1986.
The Hungarian set is notable for its size and its focus on both historical recordings and the international space missions sent to intercept the comet.
☄️ Hungary 1986 Halley’s Comet Stamps
The complete issue consists of a set of six (6) distinct stamps, released on March 18, 1986. They typically feature:
| Denomination (approx.) | Theme/Image Description (Key Details) | Michel Catalog No. (approx.) |
| 1 Ft | Halley’s Comet with Japanese Suisei Probe | 3805 |
| 2 Ft | Halley’s Comet with German Engraving | 3806 |
| 3 Ft | Halley’s Comet with USSR Vega Probe (and possibly a detail from the Bayeux Tapestry) | 3807 |
| 4 Ft | Halley’s Comet with European Giotto Probe (and possibly an image related to the Three Magi) | 3808 |
| 5 Ft | Halley’s Comet with USSR Astron and Apian’s Constellation | 3809 |
| 6 Ft | Halley’s Comet and another historical/space theme | 3810 |
Series Details
- Year of Issue: 1986
- Set Size: 6 stamps
- Theme: The set comprehensively covers the comet’s history, from ancient sightings (like those referenced in the Bayeux Tapestry or Apian’s work) to the cutting-edge international space missions (Giotto, Vega, Suisei) that encountered the comet in 1986.
- Catalog Codes: The set is commonly listed in the Michel Catalog as 3805-3810.
