Folloing the revised postal rate took effect from the 2nd April, three
extra euro value definitives revealed on May 14. The 47c, 55c, and 60c
stamps feature birds that have never appaered previously in this series.
The 47c stamp dipects the Kestrel, the most numerous and widespead birds-of
prey. The 55c stamp features the Oystercatcher, these large black and white,
noisy and gregarious waders are common on Irish coasts where they forage
for warms and shellfish. The 60c stamp shows the Jay, an old world species
found over much of the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
| Date of Issue |
May 14th, 2002 |
| Denomination and Design |
47c, Kestrel
55c, Oystercatcher
60c, Jay |
| Designer, Illustration |
Killian Mullarney |
| Designer, Graphics |
Q Design |
| Size |
27 x 24.13mm |
| Perforation |
14 x 15 |
| Color |
Multicolor with phosphor tagging |
| Printing Process |
Lithography |
| Format |
sheet of 100 |
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