UN Vienna 2002 UNESCO World Heritage set

UN Vienna 2002 UNESCO World Heritage set

In 2002, the United Nations Postal Administration in Vienna issued a set of stamps to commemorate UNESCO World Heritage sites. This is part of a long-standing tradition where the UN issues stamps highlighting global themes, cultural landmarks, and international initiatives.

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) maintains the World Heritage List, which includes places of outstanding universal value, whether natural, cultural, or mixed. These sites are considered part of the common heritage of humanity and their protection is a global responsibility.

The 2002 UN Vienna UNESCO World Heritage set likely featured:

1. Images of selected World Heritage sites. These could include iconic landmarks like the Taj Mahal in India, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu in Peru, or natural wonders like the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
2. Denominations in Euro (as Austria, where Vienna is located, uses the Euro).
3. Text in multiple UN languages (possibly English, French, and German) mentioning “UNESCO World Heritage” or similar.
4. The UN logo and possibly the UNESCO logo.

This set would appeal to philatelists, especially those with a thematic interest in UNESCO, world heritage, architecture, or nature. It’s also a way for the UN to raise awareness about the importance of preserving these sites for future generations.