The Russia 1988 postage stamps issued for the Zoo Relief Fund (Fauna – Animals) are a series of semipostal stamps depicting various animals, released to support zoo conservation efforts in the Soviet Union.
- The series includes several stamps, commonly referred to as the “Zoo Fund 5v,” indicating five distinct stamps in the set.
- Animals featured on the stamps include bears, wolves, lynxes, and other notable mammals.
- The stamps were printed in both individual and miniature sheet formats.
- The official Scott Catalogue reference is Sc B145a and related numbers, and they are classified as semipostal, meaning a portion of their sale supported the zoo relief effort.
Key details for collectors:
- Year of issue: 1988
- Country: Russia / Soviet Union
- Purpose: Zoo Relief Fund, supporting zoo and wildlife initiatives
- Notable animals pictured: Bear, Wolf, Lynx, Big Cats, Zebra, among others
- Stamp type: Semipostal, available as mint hinged (MH) and in miniature sheet format
- Set composition: Frequently listed as a set of five (5v)
These stamps are of interest to topical collectors specialising in wildlife, fauna, or conservation-themed philately.
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