| Title: 2006 FIFA World Cup-Germany | ||||
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Type
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4 Stamps | |||
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KSC#
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4451A- 4451D |
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Scott#
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Date of Issue
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06/09/2006 | |||
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Quantity
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Denomination
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3 won, 130 won, 160 won, & 210 won |
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Design
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Two opponent soccer players involved in different plays |
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Designer
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An Chol | |||
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Image Area
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33 x 45 mm | |||
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Perforation
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13.25,12 and Imperforated |
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Printing process
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Off-set | |||
| Description | ||||
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As reported by The Korea Times, Seoul, June 8, 2006 North Korea Issues World Cup Stamps: SEOUL (Yonhap) _ North Korea has published four kinds of stamps in commemoration of the 18th World Cup finals in Germany, according to the (North) Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on June 6. The stamps show football players from different countries who distinguished themselves in previous world soccer championships, the KCNA said. The respective face values of the stamps are 3 won, 130 won, 160 won and 210 won, it added. The official exchange rate of one U.S. dollar in North Korea is about 140-150 won. However, one dollar on the black market is worth 1,500- 3,000 won, according to South Korea’s Unification Ministry, which deals with North Korean affairs. The North has issued stamps related to international sporting events since the 1980s for the purpose of earning foreign currency. In a related development, North Korea recently asked the South Korean government to help broadcast the upcoming FIFA World Cup there. 06-08-2006 21:01 As shown on Herrick's Web-Site, Sept. 20, 2006: | ||||
