Papua New Guinea year 2004 stamps Flowers Orchids of Papua New Guinea MSS MNH
In 2004, Papua New Guinea issued a beautiful set of stamps featuring the orchid species found in the country.
Here are the key details about this Papua New Guinean orchid stamp issue:
The Set:
- It consisted of 4 stamps in denominations of 85t, K1.10, K1.35, and K1.85.
- The stamps were issued in se-tenant strip format (side-by-side designs).
Orchid Species Featured:
- Dendrobium violaceum
- Phaius tancarvilleae
- Dendrobium canaliculatum
- Bulbophyllum rhizophorae
Design Details:
- Each stamp depicted one orchid species in full bloom through highly detailed illustrations.
- The illustrations showed the flowers, stems, leaves and other identifying features of the orchids.
- The botanical and local language names were inscribed on each stamp.
- The designs had plain color backgrounds to make the orchid illustrations stand out.
Significance:
- Papua New Guinea is home to over 3,000 species of orchids, one of the highest concentrations in the world.
- This stamp issue celebrated the incredible orchid biodiversity found within the country.
- It helped raise awareness about identifying, conserving and appreciating Papua New Guinea’s native orchids.
- The issue was very popular with topical collectors interested in flowers, plants, orchids and nature themes.
With their exquisitely illustrated designs and focus on Papua New Guinea’s remarkable orchid heritage, this 2004 stamp set is highly prized by collectors specializing in flora, botanical and orchid topicals on stamps. It showcased the country’s natural floral
