Togo year 1989 stamps Seoul Olympic games MNH
Togo released a stamp set in 1989 that commemorated the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea.
It is very common for many countries to issue stamps to celebrate major international events like the Olympics, even if the stamps are released a year after the event takes place.
🇰🇷 Togo 1989 Seoul Olympics Issue
This issue was released in several formats, including a set of three values and a miniature sheet/souvenir sheet, often featuring athletes in action.
| Format | Theme/Image Examples | Michel Catalog No. (approx.) |
| Set of 3 Stamps | Featured Olympic events such as Archery, Boxing, and Athletics (e.g., Running/Jumping). | 325-327 |
| Souvenir Sheet (MSS) | Typically a large decorative sheet containing one or more of the high-value stamps, often with a Gold Foil or embossed finish, and featuring events like Tennis or a compilation of sports. | 2119-2121 (for the sheet stamps) |
Series Details
- Year of Issue: 1989
- Event Commemorated: The XXIV Summer Olympics, held in Seoul, South Korea (1988).
- Theme: Olympic Sports and Athletes.
- Denominations: The individual stamps often had denominations in the local currency, the West African CFA franc (F, or F CFA), such as 100F, 150F, etc.
These stamps are popular with collectors focusing on the Olympic Games or African philately.
