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uncommon1945-1980
1956 Summer Olympics, Melbourne
Netherlands · 1956 · 10c, 25c
The stamps depict stylized athletes: one a torchbearer (10c) and the other a discus thrower (25c), both accompanied by the Olympic rings.
These stamps commemorate the XVI Summer Olympics held in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956, marking a significant international sporting event.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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