Red Cross Centenary -Emperor Moth - 50 naye paise

Red Cross Centenary -Emperor Moth - 50 naye paise

Year
1963
Face Value
50
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
25000
Themes
health

Catalogs References

Michel
DB P33A
Yvert & Tellier
DB PA12
Stanley Gibbons
DB 33

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
40 x 30 mm
Perforation
12
Printing
Lithography
Designer
Dikran Minassian
Printers
Helio Electronic Press
This issue approaches the Red Cross Centenary from an ecological perspective, integrating universal humanitarian themes with the natural history of the region. The central illustration showcases a highly detailed Emperor Moth (Saturniidae), whose lower wings are artfully adorned with twin Red Crescent emblems embedded naturally within the insect's eyespot patterns. This clever design carries a symbolic message of universal harmony, protection, and the intrinsic value of life, suggesting that the principles of mercy and healing are woven into the very fabric of nature. By celebrating local biodiversity alongside international milestones, the postal administration successfully used standard fiscal tokens to foster civic pride, projecting an image of an enlightened, modernizing state connected to both global humanitarian initiatives and environmental awareness.