Liberia postage stamps year 1978 Soccer World Cup Argentina MNH
Liberia issued multiple stamps and souvenir sheets in 1978 to commemorate the 11th FIFA World Cup tournament held in Argentina.1
This issue is part of a common philatelic practice where many countries, not just the host or participating nations, issue stamps for major global sporting events.
Here are the details of the Liberian issues:
1. Main Stamp Set
- Issue Date: May 16, 19782
- Format: A set of 6 regular commemorative stamps.3
- Theme: These stamps typically depicted scenes, action shots, or the emblems related to the 1978 World Cup.
2. Commemorative Souvenir Sheets (Miniature Sheets)4
Liberia issued at least two separate Souvenir Sheets (MSS or Miniature Sheets) related to the event, each containing at least one stamp:
| Catalog No. (Scott) | Theme | Description |
| C220 | 11th World Cup Soccer Championship | A souvenir sheet featuring stamps/vignettes related to the general tournament, often including the official logo or action images of teams. |
| C222 | 11th World Cup Soccer Championship Winners | A souvenir sheet issued after the tournament, specifically celebrating Argentina as the 1978 World Cup champions. This sheet often features the triumphant Argentine team, a player with the trophy, or the event final. |
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