Ireland year 1976 Bicentenary of American Revolution MNH
Ireland issued a set of stamps in 1976 to commemorate the Bicentenary of the American Declaration of Independence (1776-1976).
This issue is notable for its theme, which celebrates the historical and ancestral links between Ireland and the United States.
Here are the details for the commemorative issue:
| Denomination | Design Subject | Color Scheme | Catalog Number (Scott) | Catalog Number (Stanley Gibbons – SG) |
| 7 pence (7p) | 13-Star Flag (Early American Flag) | Multicolored (Silver inscription) | #389 | #391 |
| 8 pence (8p) | 50-Star Flag (Modern American Flag) | Multicolored (Silver inscription) | #390 | #392 |
| 9 pence (9p) | Benjamin Franklin (5¢ Albany Provisional Essay) | Blue and Red | #391 | #393 |
| 15 pence (15p) | Benjamin Franklin (5¢ Albany Provisional Essay) | Orange and Blue | #392 | #394 |
Key Information:
- Date of Issue: May 17, 1976
- Number of Stamps in Set: 4
- Designers: The stamps were designed by Peter Wildbur and Louis le Brocquy.
- Miniature Sheet: The set of four stamps was also issued in a Souvenir Sheet (or Miniature Sheet). This sheet is a popular collectible due to a low surviving quantity, as a large number of the originally printed sheets were destroyed. The souvenir sheet carries a separate catalog number (e.g., Scott #392b or similar).
- Inscription: The stamps bear the inscription “American Declaration of Independence 1776” and the country name “ÉIRE”.
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