Papua New Guinea 2011 WWII War Relics Set MNH

Papua New Guinea 2011 ☀ WWII War Relics Set + MSS MNH

In 2011, Papua New Guinea issued a set of stamps commemorating World War II war relics found in the country. Here are the key details:

The Set:

• The set contained 4 stamps depicting different WWII artifacts and relics discovered in Papua New Guinea from the Pacific theater battles.
• It was titled the “War Relics” stamp issue.

The Stamp Designs:

1. K1.10 value – A Japanese Army rifle from WWII
2. K1.35 value – A rusted WWII-era American Jeep
3. K2.35 value – A Japanese ammunition box
4. K3.35 value – The remains of a WWII American fighter plane crash site

Purpose:

• The stamps aimed to commemorate Papua New Guinea’s role in the Pacific campaign of WWII when it was a territory.
• They highlighted the remnants and relics left behind from the intense battles between Allied and Japanese forces on PNG soil.

Production:

• The stamps were printed using lithography.
• Papua New Guinea’s Post PNG released the set on July 22, 2011.

Significance:

• WWII themes and the Pacific campaign hold special significance for Papua New Guinea’s history and heritage.
• The stamps provided a unique way to depict real war relics and spark interest in this period.
• They appealed to both stamp collectors as well as military history enthusiasts.

While not considered a rarity, the 2011 PNG War Relics stamp set is an interesting modern topical issue commemorating the country’s pivotal role in the WWII Pacific battlefield through the artifacts and remnants found years later.