30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Kyrgyzstan and Brasil, Indonesia and Czechia
Newsletter no. 97.pdf
On April 30, 2024 the Ministry of Digital Development of the Kyrgyz
Republic puts into circulation a series of 2023 Kyrgyz Express Post postage stamps: "30th Anniversary of
Diplomatic Relations between Kyrgyzstan and Brazil, Indonesia and Czechia".
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic
relations between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Republic of Indonesia and
the Czech Republic. The new issue of KEP postage stamps is dedicated to this anniversary. The stamps feature
the national plants of the respective countries. The coupons of the minisheets and the FDC depict
Fritillaria eduardii, an emblematic plant of Kyrgyzstan which also has the Kyrgyz name Aigul (moon
flower).
30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
between Kyrgyzstan and Brazil. Diplomatic relations between Kyrgyzstan and Brazil were established
on August 6, 1993. The stamp features the Golden Trumpet Tree (Handroanthus chrysotrichus), a
semi-evergreen tree whose flower is the national flower of Brazil.
30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
between Kyrgyzstan and Indonesia. On April 5, 2023, Indonesia and Kyrgyzstan celebrated the 30th
anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The postage stamp depicts one of the largest and
rarest flowers in the world - the Arnold's Rafflesia (Rafflesia arnoldii). This flower is one
of the national symbols of Indonesia.
30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
between Kyrgyzstan and Czechia. In 2023, Kyrgyzstan and Czechia also marked the 30th anniversary of
their diplomatic relations. The KEP stamp features flowers of the Small-leaved Linden (Tilia
cordata), which is the national tree of Czechia.
KEP expresses confidence that this issue of postage stamps will
contribute to the development of friendly relations between Kyrgyzstan and such significant countries in
international politics as Brazil, Indonesia and Czechia.
For this series, KEP also issues three postcards, which are used to
realize three maximum cards.
Stamps description.
No. 219. 150 KGS. The Golden Trumpet Tree (Handroanthus chrysotrichus)
No. 219. 150 KGS. The Arnold's Rafflesia (Rafflesia arnoldii).
No. 220. 150 KGS. The Small-leaved Linden (Tilia cordata).
Technical specifications
Paper: coated, gummed, 105 g/m².Printing method: full-color offset lithography.
Stamps perforation: comb 14½:14.
Stamps size: 27.50 × 46.00 mm.
Stamps are issued in minisheets of 4 stamps with one label. The coupons of the minisheets depict Fritillaria eduardii.
Minisheets size: 108 × 113 mm.
Quantity issued: 6 000 pieces each stamp.
Designer: Daria Maier.
Printer House: "Nova Imprim" (Chișinău, Moldova).
A special cancellation on FDC will be carried out at the Bishkek KEP Office (729001) on the stamps issuing day. The first day cover depicts Fritillaria eduardii.
The first day cover, postcards and special
postmark are designed by Daria Maier
Cover size: С6 (162 × 114 mm).
Quantity of covers issued: 300 pieces.
Quantity of postcards issued: 400 pieces each.
Endorsing ink color: black.
Stamps, maximum cards and FDCs can be purchased here.