Iceland postage stamps year 1931 Gullfoss – Golden Falls Used
The 1931 Iceland Gullfoss (Golden Falls) postage stamp set consists of 6 stamps issued depicting the famous waterfall Gullfoss. The stamps were issued partly in December 1931 and continued into 1932. They come in denominations ranging from 5 aur to 75 aur. The design is known for its striking ultramarine color on the 35 aur stamp, Scott catalog number 172. The perforation is 14. These stamps are notable in Icelandic philately as one of the early pictorial issues rather than just portraits of monarchs.
Key details:
- Country: Iceland
- Year: 1931-1932
- Theme: Gullfoss waterfall (Golden Falls)
- Number of stamps in set: 6
- Denominations: from 5 aur to 75 aur
- Scott Catalogue: includes #172 (35 aur ultramarine)
- Perforation: 14
- Issue dates: December 15, 1931 (partial) and May 30, 1932 (rest)
- Quality: can be found mint never hinged (MNH) or used
These stamps capture the scenic beauty of Iceland’s famous waterfall and remain popular with collectors.
