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ANIMAL BREEDING:
AQUARIUM FISH





ISSUE OF THE COMMEMORATIVE
MINIATURE SHEET
Date of issue: 10. 9. 2003
Face value: a) 12 CZK, b) 14 CZK, c) 16 CZK, d) 20 CZK
Graphic Arrangement: Libuše and Jaromír Knotek
Engraver: Martin Srb
Picture size: a), b) 23 x 40 mm, c), d) 50 x 40 mm
Coupons size: 50 x 19 mm
Miniature sheet size: 175 x 115 mm
Method of printing of the stamps: recess print from flat plates in black and ochre combined with multicoloured offset
Miniature sheet: 4 stamps + 4 coupons (se-tenant)
Subject of the stamps and coupons: a) Betta splendens comes originally from Thailand. This 6 centimeters long fish have a special organ under their gills, a sort of labyrinth which enables them to breath atmospheric air.
b) Pterophyllum scalare is one of the most popular kinds of aquarium fish. It has been genetically developed into a broad colour variety and forms of veil.
c) Carassius auratus - this kind of fish appearing in many colours and bizarre shapes can be kept also in garden ponds. In contrast to their tropical cousins they do not need warm water.
d) Symphysodon aequifasciatus originates from the waters of South America. It appears in many colours - both natural and genetically developed. It has high requirements concerning the quality and temperature of water.
Subject of coupons: Upper left:
Trichogaster leeri
Colisa lalia
Upper right:
Xiphophorus variatus
Poecilia reticulata
Lower left: Synodontis multipunctatus
Lower right: Corydoras virginiae
Catalogue No.: A0365-0368


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