Monday, October 10, 2011

Mongolia - Antarctic Exploration

Mongolia - Antarctic Exploration

This stamp from Mongolia depicts the penguin species Pygoscelis adelie.  These penguins are mid-sized, being 1.5 to 2.5 ft in length and typically weigh 8.6 to 12.8 lbs. They have a distinctive white ring surrounding their eyes and feathers at the base of their bills. The stamp is part of a set of eight stamps issued by Mongolia to celebrate the exploration of Antarctica.  The stamps show images of creatures that inhabit the Antarctic continent.


Perforations: 14
Date of Issue: December 1st, 1980

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