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Costa Rica 1940 National Stadium Inauguration

Name: Costa Rica 1940 National Stadium Inauguration
Brand: Costa Rica

Costa Rica · 1940 · 10 céntimos

This stamp commemorates the inauguration of the first National Stadium in San José, Costa Rica. The design features a detailed engraving of the stadium's facade, a significant architectural achievement for the country at the time. It was issued as part of a series celebrating this national milestone.

Issued during the presidency of Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia, the construction of the National Stadium symbolized a period of modernization and national pride in Costa Rica.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

architecture sports stadiums anniversaries

Catalog Numbers

sg244

scott201

michel233

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.