Added by | Maciej Pasztor |
General Description : | The Commission of National Education (Polish: Komisja Edukacji Narodowej, abbreviated KEN) was the central educational authority in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, created by the Sejm and the King Stanisław August Poniatowski on October 14, 1773. Because of its vast authority and autonomy, it is considered the first Ministry of Education in European history and an important achievement of the Polish Enlightenment. (Wikipedia) |
Face value | 1,50 Złoty |
Catalog code (Michel) | 2280 |
Catalog code (Scott) | 2001 |
Catalog code | Polish Stamps Catalog 2132,Yt:PL 2120 |
Series | Bicentury of the Commission of National Education |
Place in series | 2 |
Stamp colour | Gray and slate green |
Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
Print run | 15,235,000 |
Designer | Stefan Małecki Grav: Bogusław Brandt |
Paper type | White, thin, smooth |
Print technique | Steel engraving, photogravure |
Printed by | PWPW (Państwowa Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych) |
Perforation | 12 x 11½ (harrow) |
Height | 26.20 mm |
Width | 46.00 mm |
Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |