Norway 1959, 90 øre, King Olav V
Norway · 1959 · 90 øre
This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Olav V of Norway, facing right. The design is simple and elegant, focusing on the monarch's profile, with the country name 'NORGE' at the top and the denomination '90' at the bottom. This was part of a long-running series issued following his accession to the throne in 1957.
Issued early in the reign of King Olav V, this stamp represents a period of stability and post-war prosperity in Norway. Olav V was a popular monarch, known as 'the People's King'.
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Photogravure
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