9 Francs 1973 - Centenary of the World Meteorological Organization


9 Francs 1973 - Centenary of the World Meteorological Organization
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General Description : The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is an intergovernmental organization with a membership of 191 Member States and Territories. It originated from the International Meteorological Organization (IMO), which was founded in 1873. Established in 1950, WMO became the specialised agency of the United Nations for meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences. It has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and is a member of the United Nations Development Group.
Face value 9 Francs
Catalog code (Michel) BE 1714
Catalog code (Scott) BE 836
Catalog code Yvert et Tellier BE 1651 Stanley Gibbons BE 2298 AFA number BE 1726 Belgium BE 1661 Unificato BE 1651
Stamp colour multicolor
Stamp use Commemorative stamp
Print run 3.500.000
Issue date 24/03/1973
Designer Gustave Van de Woestijne / J. Malvaux
Print technique photogravure
Perforation 11 1/2
Height 28.00 mm
Width 39.00 mm
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