Portugal - Europa-CEPT, Discovery of America
Portugal · 1992 · 100$00
This stamp commemorates the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. The design features a stylized depiction of Columbus's ships, the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María, sailing towards the New World, superimposed over a period map. The Europa-CEPT logo is prominently displayed, indicating its part in the annual pan-European stamp series.
Issued in 1992, this stamp was part of a worldwide philatelic celebration of the Columbian Quincentenary, marking five centuries since Columbus's first voyage in 1492, an event that profoundly reshaped global history.
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