Romania year 1964 stamps Forest fruits set MNH
That is a classic topical set from Romania! The 1964 issue focused on the rich variety of forest fruits and berries found in the country.
Here are the details for the “Forest Fruits & Berries” set issued by Romania (then the Romanian People’s Republic) in 1964:
Romania 1964: Forest Fruits & Berries
| Detail | Information |
| Issue Date | December 20, 1964 |
| Theme Name | Forest Fruits & Berries (or simply “Berries”) |
| Set Size | 8 Stamps |
| Michel Catalogue # | Mi# 2361-2368 |
| Scott Catalogue # | Sc# 1703-1710 |
| Designer | A. Tasgian-Constantinescu |
Denominations and Designs
The set consists of 8 different stamps, each featuring a realistic, colorful illustration of a specific forest fruit or berry. The denominations are in Bani (B) and Lei (L), the currency of Romania.
| Denomination | Featured Fruit/Plant | Common Name |
| 5 B | Fragaria vesca | Woodland Strawberry |
| 35 B | Rubus caesius | European Dewberry |
| 40 B | Rubus idaeus | Raspberry |
| 55 B | Rosa canina | Dog Rose (Rosehip) |
| 1.20 L | Vaccinium myrtillus | Bilberry (European Blueberry) |
| 1.35 L | Cornus mas | European Cornel (Cornelian Cherry) |
| 1.55 L | Corylus avellana | Common Hazel (Hazelnut) |
| 2.55 L | Prunus cerasus | Sour Cherry |
This thematic set is well-regarded by collectors who specialize in the “Flora” or “Fruits and Vegetables” topics, and it captures the natural bounty of the Romanian forests.
