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1972 - Russian Stamp - XI Winter Olympics In Japan - 50 Cent Stamp
1972 - Russian Stamp - XI Winter Olympics In Japan - 50 Cent Stamp
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Soviet Union postage stamp and souvenir sheet commemorating the XI Winter Olympic Games held in Sapporo, Japan, in 1972.
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Stamp Details:The stamp itself is a 50k (kopek) denomination and features the Olympic rings and a stylized snowflake emblem, along with "SAPPORO '72" and "ПОЧТА СССР-1972" (USSR Post-1972).
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Souvenir Sheet:The larger sheet, which includes the stamp, also features the Roman numeral "XI" and the text "ЗИМНИЕ ОЛИМПИЙСКИЕ ИГРЫ" (Winter Olympic Games) in Russian.
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Historical Significance:The 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo were significant as they were the first Winter Games to be held outside of Europe and North America.
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Collectibility:This specific stamp and souvenir sheet are collectible items for philatelists interested in Olympic themes or Soviet-era stamps.”
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