Papua New Guinea 2009 Tourism stamps – The Kokoda Trail set MNH
Papua New Guinea issued a commemorative set in 2009 dedicated to The Kokoda Trail (or Track), highlighting its significance for tourism, history, and natural beauty.
🏞️ Papua New Guinea 2009 Kokoda Trail Stamp Set
| Feature | Details |
| Issue Date | June 23, 2009 |
| Theme | Tourism – The Kokoda Trail (commemorating the famous World War II battle site and challenging trekking route). |
| Set Composition | The main issue consisted of a set of 4 Stamps and a Miniature Sheet (Souvenir Sheet). |
| Number of Values | 4 (for the main set), plus a single stamp or set of stamps within the Miniature Sheet. |
| Denominations (Stamps) | The set of four stamps typically included multiple denominations in the Papua New Guinean currency, Kina (K). While denominations vary based on the specific postal needs, the set values totaled approximately K8.30 (Scott/SG Cat. Nos. 1389-1392 or 1325-1328/1304-1307 depending on catalog). |
| Miniature Sheet | A Miniature Sheet (Souvenir Sheet, SG MS1329 or MS1330) was issued, which generally included the four different stamp designs and had a total face value of K8.30 or similar. |
| Subject Matter | The stamps and the miniature sheet depict scenes, memorials, and the challenging terrain along the 96-kilometer trail that was the site of the pivotal 1942 Kokoda Campaign. |
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