2002.07.10    Belarus Fourth Definitive Issue

The subject depicted on the stamp is the same as on the stamp of the 4th definitive issue Ns 359 but the year of issue depicted on the stamp is changed. There are also new elements of protection on the stamp: the micro-text "BELARUS" and fragments of Belarusian ornament seen under ultra-violet rays. Date of issue 10 July 2002 Denomination and Design R30, Watermill (with 2002 date) Designer Victor Staschenyuk Size 18 x 26 mm Perforation comb 13.25 x 13.75 Paper coated (chalk-surfaced) Printing process offset, with the micro-text "BELARUS" and fragments of Belarusian ornament seen under ultra-violet rays Sheet composition 42 (6 x 7) stamps Printing run 1,500,000 Michel catalogue number 353II

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