Japanese Stamps Digital Museum

第1次動植物国宝切手 << 1950年(昭和25年) ~ 1951年(昭和26年) >> 1-10-3

Animal, Plant, & National Treasure Series 1st Unit (With 00) Stamps
Issued on 1950 (Showa 25)-1951 (Showa 26)

Animal, Plant, & National Treasure Series 1st Unit (With 00) Stamps
Issued on 1950 (Showa 25)-1951 (Showa 26)
In 1950 (Showa 25), it was pointed out that the period of turmoil after the end of the war had passed and that the industrial design stamps up to that point did not suit the times. Therefore, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has decided to adopt national treasures, important cultural properties, animals and plants as new designs.The first issue was in November 1950, Kyoto's "Byodoin Houdou" was issued for 24 yen, and until the following year, the above eight types were released in coin units (sen 00 is displayed to the right of the yen).