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慶弔切手 (第3次) << 1994年(平成6年) 3月10日 >> 1-12-9

Congratulations and condolences Stamps 3rd Issue
Issued on Mar.10, 1994 (heisei6)

Congratulations and condolences Stamps 3rd Issue
Issued on Mar.10, 1994 (heisei6)
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued the 3rd congratulatory and condolence stamps on Mar.10, 1994 . There are 3 types for ceremonies and 1type for condolences. These are stamps used for ceremonies (weddings and celebrations) and condolences (funerals, etc.). Since ancient times in Japan, there has been a custom of performing both ceremonies and condolences on a house-by-house basis, and design stamps were issued as a means of communication when performing ceremonies and related events. These stamps have been issued seven times (price and design revisions) continuously by 2019.