Tanzania / Rwanda year 1990 FDC Pope John Paul II Visit
This request refers to the stamps and First Day Covers (FDCs) issued by Tanzania and Rwanda to commemorate the 1990 Apostolic Journey of Pope John Paul II to the region.
The Pope’s journey included Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, and the Ivory Coast (Yamoussoukro) from September 1 to 10, 1990.
Both Tanzania and Rwanda issued separate commemorative stamps for the visit. An FDC (First Day Cover) would feature the complete set of stamps affixed to an envelope and officially canceled with a special postmark on the day of issue.
🇹🇿 Tanzania 1990 Pope John Paul II Visit Stamps
- Occasion: Apostolic Journey of Pope John Paul II to Tanzania (September 1–5, 1990).
- Stamps Issued: A set of 4 stamps was issued, often cataloged together (e.g., Scott #595-598).
- FDC: First Day Covers exist for this set, featuring the four stamps and a special date cancellation (likely in early September 1990). The design typically depicts a portrait of the Pope, scenes from his arrival or Mass, or a combination of both.
🇷🇼 Rwanda 1990 Pope John Paul II Visit Stamps
- Occasion: Apostolic Journey of Pope John Paul II to Rwanda (September 7–9, 1990).
- Stamps Issued: A set of stamps (often a set of two values) and sometimes a Souvenir Sheet were issued.
- Date of Issue (Stamps): August 27, 1990 (slightly before the visit).
- FDC: First Day Covers for Rwanda would feature the stamps with the date of issue (August 27, 1990) cancellation.
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