Poland 1960 'Discoveries and Inventions' - Nicolaus Copernicus

Poland · 1960 · 60 gr

This stamp commemorates the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus (Mikołaj Kopernik), a key figure of the Renaissance. The design features a portrait of Copernicus alongside a diagram of his heliocentric model of the solar system, which placed the Sun at the center. This model was a fundamental shift from the long-held geocentric view.

Issued as part of the 'Discoveries and Inventions' series, this stamp celebrates Poland's significant contributions to science during a period of Cold War-era national pride.