Soccer – World Cup France 1998 lot MNH Unused
The 1998 FIFA World Cup held in France was a significant event that was widely commemorated on stamps by many countries. Here’s an overview of the stamp issues related to this World Cup:
- France (Host Country):
- Issued several stamps and souvenir sheets leading up to and during the event
- Designs featured the official logo, mascot (Footix), stadiums, and footballers in action
- FIFA Official Stamps:
- A series of official stamps were issued in cooperation with various postal authorities
- Participating Countries:
- Many of the 32 qualifying nations issued stamps to celebrate their participation
- Designs often featured national team players, flags, or World Cup trophy
- Other Countries:
- Even non-participating countries issued stamps to commemorate the event
- These often featured general football themes or past World Cup highlights
Common Themes:
- World Cup trophy
- Action shots of football players
- Stadium designs
- National flags and colors
Stamp Formats:
- Individual stamps
- Miniature sheets
- Souvenir sheets
- Booklets
Special Features:
- Some countries used innovative printing techniques like holograms or embossing
- Limited edition collector sets were produced by some postal authorities
Thematic Interest:
- These stamps are popular among both football-themed collectors and general sports philatelists
- They often form part of larger World Cup or football stamp collections
The 1998 World Cup stamps offer a wide variety of designs and issuing countries, making them an interesting and diverse collecting area. They capture the global excitement surrounding one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
