Info| Date | 2003, 28 XI |
|---|---|
| Value | 3x 50f, 3x 100, 3x 135, 3x 150, 3x 200, 3x 270 3x 300 3x 500, 750, 1000f |
| Catalog no. | WNS BJ063.03 - BJ088.03 |
| Topic | John Paul II |
| Occasion | Papal journeys |
| Description | Series of 26 stamps, showing scenes from papal visits. Designed by Irio Fantini, who designed stamps in the same style for Vatican City in 2000. Only the next stamps could be linked to a specific journey. 5 - France 1983, Lourdes 7 - Mexico 1979. The Holy Virgin of Guadaloupe. 8 - Poland 1979, Cracow, Wawel 14 - Israel 2000, Jerusalem, the Wailing Wall 17 - Cuba 1998, Havanna, Fidel Castro 19 - Japan 1981, Hiroshima, Peace Memorial 20 - India 1999, New Delhi, Mother Teresa 22 - USA 1979, New York, General Assembly of the United Nations 24 - Poland 2000 Warsaw, monument to the Fallen and Murdered in the East. This series are registered by the UPU (World Post Union) but still: This issue doesn't have postal value and has been printed especially for collectors. |
