Stamps of Bhutan

Overprinted Stamps of Bhutan – Masks 1985 – FUKUOKA Overprints

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Overprinted Stamps of Bhutan – Masks 1985 – FUKUOKA Overprints

Bhutan issued a set of nine stamps on Mask Dance of the Judgement of Death on 27 Apr 1985. These stamps were overprinted with “Asia-Pacific Exposition Fukuoka 89” and issued on 17 Mar 1989. The Overprints were in two languages Japanese and English.

The Japanese overprints in white are listed below.

5Ch- Shinje Choegyel          35 Ch – Raksh Lango         50 Ch -Druelgo

2.5 Nu – Pago                        3 Nu -Telgo                          4 Nu -Due Nakcung

5 Nu – Lha Karpo                 5.5 Nu – Nyalbum               6 Nu -Khimda Pelkyi

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BHUTAN MASKS -OVERPRINTED 1989
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BHUTAN MASKS -OVERPRINTED 1989

Steel Foil Stamps of Bhutan -1969

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Steel Foil Stamps of Bhutan -1969

Bhutan issued a set of  12 stamps on 02 Jun 1969 on History of Steel Making. Eight stamps were Surface mail postage Steel Foil stamps and Four stamps were Airmail Postage stamps. All stamps were Imperf.

A 1.75 Nu Steel Foil Imperforate is listed.

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BHUTAN STEEL FOIL STAMP 1969 -HISTORY OF STEEL MAKING.

Stamps of Bhutan 2006- 50th Anniversary of EUROPA.

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Stamps of Bhutan 2006- 50th Anniversary of EUROPA.

In 2006 EUROPA celebrated its 50th Anniversary. Several Countries outside EUROPA also issued stamps to mark this event. Bhutan issued a set of two stamps and a Miniature sheet in 2006 to mark 50th Anniversary of EUROPA Stamps.

150 Nu – Jakar Dzong – The current Dzong was built in 1667 overlooking the Chokhor Valley. Its official name is Yuelay Namgyal Dzong in honour of Victory over the troops of Tibetan ruler Phuntso Namgyal.

250 Nu – Archery- National Sports of Bhutan.

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BHUTAN 2006 – JAKAR DZONG -EUROPA 50 YEARS
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BHUTAN 2006 – ARCHERY -EUROPA 50 YEARS

 

Stamps of Bhutan – Handicrafts and Craftsmen – 1975.

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Stamps of Bhutan – Handicrafts and Craftsmen – 1975.

On 17 Dec 1975 Bhutan issued a set of nine stamps and one miniature sheet on Handicrafts and Craftsmen.

1 Ch – Jewelry     2 Ch- Coffee Pot, Hand Bell & Sugar Dish   3 Ch -Powder Horns

4 Ch- Filigree( Delicate Jewellery Metalwork),  Pendants and Box Cover

5 Ch – Painter.

A Cover cancelled at Phuntsholing is listed.

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BHUTAN 1975 – HANDICRAFTS

Miniature Sheet on Book Binding -Bhutan 1975

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Miniature Sheet on Book Binding -Bhutan 1975

Bhutan issued a miniature sheet featuring a Book Binder on 17 Dec 1975. It was part of a series of stamps on Handicrafts and craftsmen.

MS BHUTAN 1975- TEXTILE PRINTER
MS BHUTAN 1975- Book Binder

Miniature Sheet of Bhutan 1982 – Franklin Roosevelt

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Miniature Sheet of Bhutan 1982 – Franklin Roosevelt

Bhutan issued a Miniature sheet on 15 Nov 1982 to commemorate 100th Birth Anniversary of Franklin D Roosevelt. It features the UN headquarters and US Flag.

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BHUTAN MS 1982 – FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT

The Four Mythical Animals – Stamps of Bhutan 2016.

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The Four Mythical Animals – Stamps of Bhutan 2016.

Deeply rooted in Bhutanese believe the four mythical animals are Tak (Tiger), Seng (Snow Leopard), Chung (Garuda) and Druk (Dragon).

Tak -Tiger – It stands for Confidence, Dignity, Discipline and Modesty. Guru Rinpoche came riding on a flying tigress.

Seng –  Snow Leopard – It stands for Vitality, Dignity and Purity.

Chung – Garuda – It stands for fearlessness and Power.

Druk -Dragon – It stands for elegance, generosity, Calmness and Achievements.

A FDC with a Miniature sheet on Druk or Dragon issued on 18 Jul 2016 is listed.

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BHUTAN FDC2016 – DRUK THE MYTHICAL DRAGON