Nevis postage stamps year 2005 Prehistoric animals Dinosaurs MNH**
In 2005, the Caribbean island of Nevis issued a colorful set of postage stamps featuring prehistoric animals with a focus on dinosaurs.
Here are the key details about this Nevis dinosaur stamp issue:
The Set:
- It consisted of 6 stamps in a sheet plus a souvenir sheet with a larger single stamp.
- The denominations were $1.50 for each of the 6 regular stamps and $5 for the souvenir sheet.
Dinosaur Species Featured:
- Tyrannosaurus Rex – the massive carnivorous theropod
- Triceratops – the three-horned herbivore with neck frill
- Stegosaurus – the plate-backed herbivore
- Pteranodon – the large flying reptile (not technically a dinosaur)
- Velociraptor – the small, feathered predator
- Apatosaurus (formerly Brontosaurus) – the long-necked sauropod
Design Details:
The souvenir sheet contained additional information about dinosaurs and prehistoric life.
Each stamp featured a full-color illustration of the prehistoric creature in its natural habitat.
The backgrounds showed prehistoric landscapes with volcanoes, forests, and ancient vegetation.
The stamps included the scientific name of each creature along with “Nevis” and the denomination.
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