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United Nations is the only organization in the world which is neither a country nor a territory that is permitted to issue
postage stamps. The first United Nations stamps were issued in U.S. dollar denominations on United Nations Day, 24 October 1951.
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| UN's first First Day Cover released on October 24, 1951. |
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| UN's first First Day Cover released on October 24, 1951. |
More UN FDC can be found here:
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| UN's First Day Cover released on October 24, 1952. |
It is the only postal authority to issue stamps in three different currencies, namely U.S. dollars, Swiss francs and Euro. United Nations stamps are issued simultaneously at UN offices in New York, Geneva and Vienna . Each issue carries a related design theme, with different denominations for each office. They are valid for postage when used on mail from the UN offices in New York, Geneva and Vienna.
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| UN's First Day Cover released on April 24, 1953. |
Under its guidelines, the United Nations Postal Administration commemorative issues are released each year and remain on sale for 12 months only. After that date, any remaining stocks are destroyed. They are never reprinted, even if they are sold out before the end of the 12-month sale period. Definitive stamps have an indefinite sale period and carry denominations necessary for general postal needs. Definitive stamps can be reprinted as necessary.
Alll UN FDCs on this post are owned by Jonathan Blaza. Thanks Joe for sharing this amazing collection!
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