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2005 / Faith & tradition

Pope John Paul II — 51c

In memoriam Pope John Paul II

Denomination51c
Issue date2005-04-15
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The story behind the issue

Memorial stamp.

Technical details

Issuing authority
MaltaPost plc
Postal purpose
Postage
Currency
Maltese pound / lira · decimal
Designer
MaltaPost Graphic Design Section
Printer
Printex Limited
Printing process
Offset lithography
Stamp dimensions
Not documented
Perforation
Not documented
Watermark
Maltese crosses
Paper
Not documented
Colour
Not documented
Quantity
Not documented

Sources & verification

Partially verified

First day, denomination and basic issue membership are sourced. Independent specimen checks of technical attributes remain open.

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Ordinary basic design/value types and documented major technical changes. Includes distinct miniature-sheet stamps; excludes unchanged sheet/booklet presentation, personalised labels, postal stationery, replicas, errors, plate states and minor varieties. Postage dues have a separate audit.

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