Uganda year 1986 stamps Space Halley´s Comet complete set MNH**
Uganda 1986 Halley’s Comet stamp issue is part of the massive worldwide philatelic coverage of the comet’s 1986 perihelion passage.
This is a well-known thematic set that collectors often group with the Comoros and Mauritania issues you previously mentioned.
🌟 Key Details of the Uganda Set
- Country: Uganda
- Year of Issue: 1986
- Theme: Space, Astronomy, and Halley’s Comet (likely featuring the comet itself, its orbit, and possibly the space probes).
- Composition: The complete issue generally consists of:
- A set of several individual stamps (often 4 or 5 values).
- An accompanying Miniature Sheet (MSS), also known as a Souvenir Sheet.
- Catalogue Numbers (Examples):
- Stanley Gibbons (SG): The individual set is often listed as SG 1312-1315 (Set of 4), or another version is listed as SG 544-47. The Miniature Sheet is listed as SG MS548.
- Scott: One of the overprinted Souvenir Sheets is Scott #523.
💸 Collectibility and Market Value
As with most of the 1986 Halley’s Comet stamps, the Uganda set is a modern thematic issue and is highly affordable for collectors.
- Condition: Value is based on Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition.
- Market Price:
- The complete set of stamps (MNH) is typically available for a very low price, often in the range of $3.00 to $7.00 USD (or equivalent).
- The Miniature Sheet (MSS) is usually priced similarly, around $4.00 to $7.00 USD.
- You can often find the complete set of stamps AND the Miniature Sheet bundled together for about $7.00 to $15.00 USD.
This makes it an easy and colourful acquisition for a space-themed collection!
