Vietnam year 1966 Fauna – Reptiles and Amphibians stamps Set
The stamps were issued by North Vietnam (the Democratic Republic of Vietnam) in 1966 and feature various native reptiles and amphibians.
🦎 North Vietnam 1966 Fauna: Reptiles & Amphibians Set
This is a complete set of six stamps, highly sought after by collectors interested in the “Fauna” or “Reptiles” topical themes.
| Detail | Description |
| Issuing Authority | Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) |
| Year of Issue | 1966 |
| Theme | Fauna: Reptiles and Amphibians |
| Number of Values | 6 stamps in the complete set |
| Scott Catalog Nos. | #413 – 418 (Note: North Vietnam’s stamps are cataloged separately from South Vietnam’s) |
| Michel Catalog Nos. | MiNr. 432 – 437 |
| Yvert Catalog Nos. | Nr. 488 – 493 |
Individual Motifs
The six stamps in the set depict different species native to the region, including various types of turtles, lizards, and frogs:
| Denomination | Common Motif |
| 3 Xu | A type of Lizard (e.g., Flying Lizard/Draco species) |
| 6 Xu | A species of Turtle or Terrapin |
| 12 Xu | A type of Frog (an amphibian) |
| 12 Xu | Another species of Lizard or Gekko |
| 20 Xu | A type of Snake |
| 40 Xu | A large Turtle or Tortoise |
The set is known for its detailed, naturalistic illustrations common in the fauna stamps issued by many communist countries during this era.
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