2 Francs 1965 - International Telecommunication Union


2 Francs 1965 - International Telecommunication Union
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General Description : The International Telecommunication Union, originally founded as the International Telegraph Union, is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for issues that concern information and communication technologies. The ITU coordinates the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promotes international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, works to improve telecommunication infrastructure in the developing world, and assists in the development and coordination of worldwide technical standards.

ITU also organizes worldwide and regional exhibitions and forums, such as ITU TELECOM WORLD, bringing together representatives of government and the telecommunications and ICT industry to exchange ideas, knowledge and technology.

The ITU is active in areas including broadband Internet, latest-generation wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, satellite-based meteorology, convergence in fixed-mobile phone, Internet access, data, voice, TV broadcasting, and next-generation networks.

ITU, based in Geneva, Switzerland, is a member of the United Nations Development Group. Its membership includes 193 Member States and around 700 Sector Members and Associates.
Face value 2 Francs
Catalog code (Michel) BE 1390
Catalog code (Scott) BE 630
Catalog code Yvert et Tellier BE 1333 Stanley Gibbons BE 1928 AFA number BE 1407 Belgium BE 1333 Unificato BE 1333
Stamp colour black / violet
Stamp use Commemorative stamp
Print run 3.000.000
Issue date 10/05/1965
Designer Herman Verbaere / J. Malvaux
Print technique photogravure
Perforation 11 1/2
Height 28.00 mm
Width 48.00 mm
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