Iceland, 1930, 10 Aurar, Althing Millennium

Iceland · 1930 · 10 Aurar

This stamp commemorates the 1000th anniversary of the Althing, the national parliament of Iceland. The design features the Parliament House (Alþingishúsið) in Reykjavík, a symbol of Icelandic democracy and sovereignty. The denomination is 10 Aurar, and the stamp is part of a larger set issued to mark this significant national milestone.

Issued in 1930, this stamp celebrates the millennium of the Althing, founded in 930 AD at Þingvellir. It is considered one of the oldest surviving parliaments in the world, and this anniversary was a major event in asserting Iceland's national identity.