United Nations Geneva year 2008 Marine Life Whales stamps set stamps set MNH
In 2008, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) dedicated its 16th edition of the Endangered Species series to marine life. While the entire global set features several animals, the specific set issued for the Geneva (Palais des Nations) office contains one prominent whale species alongside other marine creatures.
2008 UN Geneva “Endangered Species” (Marine Life) Set
- Release Date: March 6, 2008
- Denomination: 1.00 Swiss Franc (CHF)
- Format: Typically sold in a se-tenant block of four (four different designs joined together) or as a mini-sheet.
| Stamp Image / Subject | Scientific Name |
| Beluga Whale | Delphinapterus leucas |
| Pacific Walrus | Odobenus rosmarus |
| Brain Coral | Platygyra daedalea |
| Pygmy Seahorse | Hippocampus bargibanti |
Key Information for Collectors
- Catalog Numbers: * Scott: Geneva #480–483 (Beluga Whale is #483)
- Michel: Geneva #588–591 (Beluga Whale is #591)
- The Full Series: To collect the entire “Marine Life” series from that year, you would also need the sets from the other two UN offices:
- New York Set: Features the Grey Whale (Eschrichtius robustus), Seahorse, Sea Turtle, and Napoleon Wrasse.
- Vienna Set: Features the Killer Whale (Orca) (Orcinus orca), Dugong, Starfish, and Coral.
- Condition: These are most commonly found in MNH (Mint Never Hinged) condition. Because they were issued in blocks of four, many collectors prefer to keep the Beluga Whale attached to its three companion stamps.
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