• Aland Sheep. Year of the Sheep 2015

    Alands  2014.11.05

    In issue: Stamp(s): 2    Souvenir sheet(s): 1   

    Printing: 4-colour offset + foiling

    Issued in: minisheets of 4 stamps (2 sets)

    Printable Version

  • Perforation type: 13 ¼x13

    Subject:

    Souvenir sheet (or a mini sheet) includes 4 stamps (2 series) with a total nominal value of 3.2 euros.

    Sheet fields decorated with an illustration of a sheep and a classic windmill for Åland.

    Additional:

    Some Chinese students, who have studied engraving with Swedish engraver Martin Mörck, competed to win the best design and engraving of a miniature sheet featuring "Åland sheep", a species unique to Åland. The miniature sheet will be issued in time for the Year of the Sheep 2015.

    Size (of sheet, booklet) mm: 170x96

    Topics: Windmills