1990 - International Philatelic Show "Armenia-90" (1)

ANRO-493; Shkurko-2000G

Obverse: ՄՒՋԱԶԳԱՅՒՆ ՖՒԼԱՏԵԼՒՍՏԱԿԱՆ ՑՈԻՑԱՀԱՆԴԵՍ МЕЖДУНАРОДНАЯ ФИЛАТЕЛИСТИЧЕСКАЯ ВЫСТАВКА
Reverse: ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆ АРМЕНИЯ ARMENIA
Specifications: 65mm, 177.68g; Gilted tombac (red brass)
Artist / Engraver: Dzhulakyan
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Mintage: 70 pcs.
Reference: Soviet Znak-3322a; Shkurko-2000
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The 1990 International Philatelic Show "Armenia-90" medal honors a landmark event in Yerevan, which showcased the rich philatelic history of Armenia and attracted enthusiasts from around the world. The exhibition, held from September 21 to 30, 1990, featured a diverse array of rare and historically significant Armenian stamps, including the first Armenian postage stamp issued on November 21, 1919. The show also highlighted unique items such as the 1922 "Armenian Pictorials" and the 1923 "Arshak Fetvadjian" series. By commemorating this event, the medal emphasizes the importance of philately in preserving and promoting Armenia's heritage, while celebrating the nation's contributions to the global philatelic community.