WWF Belize stamps year 1983 Big Cats / Jaguar Panther FD Card
The stamps you are asking about are a popular commemorative issue from Belize, part of the extensive worldwide series issued in support of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
The set focuses on the Jaguar (Panthera onca), a big cat native to Belize and the Americas.
Here are the details for the Belize 1983 WWF Big Cats / Jaguar issue:
| Component | Denominations | Design Subject | Catalog Numbers (Scott/SG) |
| Definitive Set (4 Stamps) | 5c, 10c, 85c, $1.00 | Jaguar (Panthera onca) in various poses. | Scott: #621 – #624 (or similar range, check latest catalog) SG: #756 – #759 |
| Miniature Sheet (Souvenir Sheet) | $3.00 (Single Stamp) | Jaguar (Panthera onca) – often an enlarged or different illustration of the cat, surrounded by commemorative text/ornamentation. | Scott: #624a (or similar) SG: #MS760 |
Key Features of the Issue:
- Theme: Big Cats / Jaguar (Panthera onca), as part of the worldwide World Wildlife Fund (WWF) series.
- Symbol: The official WWF Panda logo is prominently featured on each stamp and often on the selvedge of the miniature sheet.
- Condition: Sets are commonly found in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition, which is the preferred state for collectors.
- Date of Issue: The set was issued in late 1983 (some sources list December 9, 1983).
The miniature sheet, in particular, is a prized item for thematic and WWF collectors.
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