Namibia 1997 stamps WWF Birds – Penguins full set MNH**
- Query successful
Try again without apps
The Namibia 1997 WWF (World Wildlife Fund) set is a popular issue focusing on a specific endangered bird species native to the region.
Key Details of the Stamp Set
- Issuing Authority: Namibia
- Year of Issue: 1997
- Theme: WWF – Endangered Species (Birds – Penguins)
- Species Featured: African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus), often still referred to by its former common name, the Jackass Penguin.
- Full Set Composition: The standard commemorative set consists of four different definitive-sized stamps.
Denominations and Catalogue Information
The four stamps depict the African Penguin in various poses or stages of life (e.g., adult, chick, swimming, on shore). The common catalogue numbers and approximate values (in Namibian Dollars or South African Rand, since the currencies are pegged and stamps are interchangeable) are:
| Denomination | Description (e.g., of the illustration) | Scott Catalogue # | Michel Catalogue # |
| R 0.59 (or similar) | African Penguin (various poses) | #821 or #837 | #821 or #837 |
| R 1.00 (or similar) | African Penguin (various poses) | #822 or #838 | #822 or #838 |
| R 1.10 (or similar) | African Penguin (various poses) | #823 or #839 | #823 or #839 |
| R 1.50 (or similar) | African Penguin (various poses) | #824 or #840 | #824 or #840 |
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.