United Nations Geneva stamps year 1996 Habitat Human Settlements set

United Nations Geneva stamps year 1996 Habitat Human Settlements set MNH

The stamps commemorate the Habitat II Conference, officially the Second United Nations Conference on Human Settlements, which was held in Istanbul, Turkey, from June 3-14, 1996. The conference was also popularly known as the “City Summit.”

The UN Office at Geneva (UNG) issued its own set of stamps for this event.

🏠 1996 Habitat II: Human Settlements – Geneva

• Issue Date: The stamps were issued on May 31, 1996, ahead of the conference.
• Theme: The designs focus on Human Settlements and the worldwide trend toward urbanization, aiming to promote healthy, safe, equitable, and sustainable cities, towns, and villages.
• Format: The issue consisted of a se-tenant strip of five stamps (meaning they are attached side-by-side with different designs and/or denominations).
• Designs: The stamps were created by artist Teresa Fasolino of the United States. The strip of five creates a panoramic view of a city habitat that gradually transitions to a village setting, featuring a broad range of global cultures and lifestyles.
• Currency & Denominations (Swiss Francs): The set consists of five stamps in Swiss Francs (Fr), with the following denominations often listed together:

• Catalog Numbers:
  • Scott Catalog: The individual stamps are typically listed as UNG284-UNG288.
  • Stanley Gibbons: The set is referenced as SG G294-G298.
  • Michel: The set is referenced as Michel 292-296.

This set is particularly notable for its unique artistic presentation, where the five stamps link together to form a continuous scene.