Subcategory - Stamps with Materials affixed - Crystals / Embossed Stamps / Glow in the Dark under UV Stamps
Hungary 2011 – Holy Crown of Hungary with Glass Crystals MS
Issue date 25 April 2011
Magyar Posta to celebrate Hungary’s new Fundamental Law has issued a special commemorative stamp block on 25 April 2011 featuring the Holy Crown of Hungary affixed with glass crystals. The mini sheet was placed in a special folder. The stamps are embossed with gold leaf foil printing and glow in the dark under UV printing with the Hungarian inscription "May there be Peace, Freedom and Concord".
On Magyar Posta’s numbered philatelic specialty the Holy Crown of Hungary printed in 23 carat gold leaf rising from the plane of the paper is featured. The border is adorned with a work by Miklós Köllő, the statue of King Saint Stephen from the dome hall of the House of Parliament, as well as its vaults. When placed under UV light, the inscription in Hungarian “May there be peace, freedom and concord” is visible. On the special stamp block with red numbering, cut glass crystals sparkle in the place of the precious stones decorating the Holy Crown. Only 20,000 version with crystals (From the internet - copy and search and you will find the stamp)
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