IN ATHENS
COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP
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THE 28TH OLYMPIC GAMES IN ATHENS |
COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP |
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| Date of issue: | 23. 6. 2004 | |
| Face value: | 9 CZK | |
| Printing sheets: | 50 stamps |
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| Size of the stamp: | 23 x 40 mm | |
| Graphic Artist: | Zdeněk Netopil | |
| Engraver: | Milo Ondráček | |
| Method of printing: | rotary recess print in black combined with photogravure in ochre, light blue, red and blue | |
| Subject of the stamp: | This year the Olympic fire will remain in the country of origin. The fame of the ancient Olympic games in Athens was revived in 1896 by the baron Pierre de Coubertin. The 28th Olympic Games are to take place in August 13-29, 2004. The prizes are 301 sets of Olympic medals in 28 sport disciplines located at 38 different places. There are about 10,500 registered sportsmen coming from 201 countries. The most promising potential winners among the Czech sportsmen are athletes, shooters, smooth and wild water canoeists and cyclists; triatlonists, swimmers, table tennis players, yacht racers could also win good ratings. |
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| Catalogue No.: | 0405 | |
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