Stamps on 1976 Winter Olympics Innsbruck – Canada 1976
The First Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France in 1924 in which 16 Nations participated in 6 Sports, 9 Disciplines and 16 events in Men’s and Women’s Category.
The 1976 Winter Olympics or XII Winter Olympics were held in Innsbruck Austria from 04- 15 Feb 1976. The then Austrian President Rudolf Kirchschlager inaugurated the Games. A total of 1123 athletes from 37 Nations participated in 6 Sports, 10 Disciplines and 37 events.USSR topped the medals tally with 13 Gold Medals.
Canada issued a set of stamps on 06 Feb 1976 to commemorate the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics. First Day Covers are being Listed.
20c– Games Emblem and Snow Crystal
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