Romania year 1994 Olympic Games Lillehammer stamps set MNH
In 1994, Romania issued a commemorative stamp set for the XVII Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway. The collection consists of a main set of 6 stamps and 1 souvenir sheet.
Designed by Mihai Vămășescu and printed by the Fabrica de Timbre in Bucharest, the set features dynamic illustrations of various winter sports.
Romania 1994 Lillehammer Olympic Set Details
| Denomination | Sport Featured | Catalog No. (Scott/Michel) |
| 70 L | Speed Skating | Scott #3887 / Michel #4954 |
| 115 L | Slalom Skiing | Scott #3888 / Michel #4955 |
| 125 L | Bobsled | Scott #3889 / Michel #4956 |
| 245 L | Biathlon | Scott #3890 / Michel #4957 |
| 255 L | Ski Jumping | Scott #3891 / Michel #4958 |
| 325 L | Figure Skating | Scott #3892 / Michel #4959 |
Souvenir Sheet
In addition to the individual stamps, a high-value souvenir sheet was released:
- Value: 1590 L
- Subject: Luge
- Catalog No: Scott #3893 / Michel Block 288
- Features: Often depicts the Olympic rings and stylized snowy landscapes in the margins.
Technical Specifications
- Date of Issue: February 12, 1994.
- Perforation: 13¼.
- Printing Method: Photogravure (multicolored).
- Circulation: The lower denominations (70L) had a print run of approximately 1.5 million, while the higher denominations and souvenir sheets were printed in smaller quantities (as low as 100,000 for specific items).
