Added by | Maciej Pasztor |
General Description : | Malbork is a town in northern Poland in the Żuławy region (Vistula delta), with 38,478 inhabitants (2006). Situated in the Pomeranian Voivodeship since 1999, it was previously assigned to Elbląg Voivodeship (1975–1998). It is the capital of Malbork County. Founded in the 13th century by the Knights of the Teutonic Order, the town is noted for its medieval Malbork Castle, built in the 13th Century as the Order's headquarters in what later became known as East Prussia. |
Material | Gold |
Face value | 1,40 złotego |
Catalog code (Michel) | 875 |
Catalog code (Scott) | 642 |
Catalog code | Polish Stamps Catalog 735 |
Series | Pomerania’s return to Poland, 500th anniv. |
Print run | 7,999,600 |
Issue date | 16/10/1954 |
Designer | K(?)rystyna Górska; Grav:Stefan Łukaszewski |
Paper type | White; Middel Smooth |
Print technique | Steel engraving |
Printed by | PWPW (Państwowa Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych) |
Perforation | 12 x 12½ (harrow) |
Height | 21.20 mm |
Width | 37.70 mm |
Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |