Iceland 1939 2kr Exhibition in New York MNH

The 2kr stamp issued by Iceland for the 1939 New York World’s Fair depicts the entrance to the Icelandic pavilion at the exhibition. The stamp was part of a set of four stamps released by Iceland to commemorate its participation in the 1939 World’s Fair in New York. The stamp features a reddish-orange colour and was printed with a circulation of 100,000 copies. It showcases the distinctive architecture of the Icelandic pavilion, which was designed to represent the country’s culture and heritage to visitors at the fair. Iceland’s participation in the 1939 New York World’s Fair was an important event that allowed the country to showcase its unique identity on an international stage. The 2kr stamp, along with the other stamps in the set, served as a lasting memento of Iceland’s successful representation at the exhibition.