Maldives 1965 Space / International Quiet Sun Years MNH stamps
The International Quiet Sun Years (IQSY) was a global scientific program that ran from 1964 to 1965, and many countries issued stamps to commemorate it.
The Maldives 1965 IQSY / Space issue is a popular set, consisting of a main set of stamps and several accompanying souvenir sheets.
☀️ Stamp Series Details
- Year of Issue: 1965
- Theme: International Quiet Sun Years (IQSY 1964-1965) and Space Research.
- Set Composition: The main issue consists of four commemorative stamps.
- Catalogue Numbers (Common):
- Scott: #147–150 (for the set of four stamps).
- Stanley Gibbons (SG): SG 148-151 (for the set of four stamps).
- Souvenir Sheets (Miniature Sheets): The Maldives also released souvenir sheets, often featuring these stamps, which are popular with collectors. Scott’s listing for the souvenir sheet is generally #150a (or the Michel number B4).
- Design: The stamps feature various scientific and space-related elements related to solar observation and research, such as:
- Space Telescopes and Observatories.
- Rockets and Satellites.
- Diagrams of the Sun and the Earth’s atmosphere.
