Indonesia stamps year 2007 Football – Soccer FDC set
For the year 2007, Indonesia released a specific commemorative stamp set for football (soccer) primarily focused on the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, which Indonesia co-hosted with Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Below is the detailed breakdown of the Indonesia 2007 Football/Soccer First Day Cover (FDC) set.
Issue Details: 2007 AFC Asian Cup
This set was officially released to celebrate the 14th edition of the Asian Cup. Because Indonesia was one of the four host nations, the stamps featured prominent football themes and local stadium imagery.
- Release Date: June 2007 (prior to the tournament which began July 7, 2007).
- Format: Typically available as a set of individual stamps and a Souvenir Sheet (SS).
- FDC Design: The official First Day Cover usually features a special “First Day of Issue” postmark (often from Jakarta) and cachet artwork depicting football players in action or the official tournament logo.
Stamp Varieties in the Set
- Individual Stamps: Usually a set of 2–4 stamps featuring different footballing actions (dribbling, heading, or goalkeeping) against backgrounds of Indonesian landmarks or abstract sporting patterns.
- Souvenir Sheet (SS): A larger sheet often containing one or two high-value stamps. These are highly sought after by collectors and are frequently mounted on a separate, larger FDC.
- Face Values: Common denominations for this era included Rp 1.500 and Rp 2.500.
Market & Collecting Tips
- Availability: These are readily available on philatelic marketplaces (like eBay or specialized stamp dealers) for approximately $5.00 – $10.00 USD, depending on whether it includes the full set or the souvenir sheet.
- Asean Joint Issue: Note that while this was an Indonesian release, the other host nations (Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam) also released stamps for the same event, making it a popular “Omnibus” or joint-theme collection.
- Condition: Ensure the “First Day of Issue” cancellation is clear and that the envelope (cover) has no “foxing” (brown aging spots).
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