Stamp: 50th Anniversary of Council of Europe (Ukraine 1999)
50th Anniversary of Council of Europe (Ukraine 1999)
22 May (Ukraine ) within release 50th Anniversary of Council of Europe goes into circulation Stamp 50th Anniversary of Council of Europe face value 40 Ukrainian kopiyka
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| Colnect codes: | Col: UA 1999.05.22-01b |
Stamp is horizontal format.
Ukrposhta notes but does not list two varieties: one with a light blue background and another with a darker blue background (this variant). Luminescent features: the white building turns blue under UV, while the value and legend glow brilliant white.Stamp 50th Anniversary of Council of Europe it reflects the thematic directions:
An anniversary is the date on which an event took place or an institution was founded in a previous year, and may also refer to the commemoration or celebration of that event. For example, the first event is the initial occurrence or, if planned, the inaugural of the event. One year later would be the first anniversary of that event. The word was first used for Catholic feasts to commemorate saints. Most countries celebrate national anniversaries, typically called national days. These could be the date of independence of the nation or the adoption of a new constitution or form of government. The important dates in a sitting monarch's reign may also be commemorated, an event often referred to as a "Jubilee".
The Council of Europe (CoE; French: Conseil de l'Europe, CdE) is an international organisation with the goal of upholding human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe. Founded in 1949, it brings together 46 member states with a population of approximately 675 million as of 2023; it operates with an annual budget of approximately 500 million euros
