2012
Philatelic items related to Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, issued in 2012: dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, fossils, paleontologists and contributors to the fields of Paleontology and Paleoanthropology,
Introduction
2012 marked the first year that the Lithuania-based company Stamperija began to flood the philatelic market. Dozens of dinosaur-themed stamps were issued for several African countries it represents. In most cases, the dinosaurs depicted on these stamps have no connection to the countries.
On 5th of June, Post Authority of Turkeey issued a stamp set "World environment day (Dinosaurs)". The set is a mini-sheet of 4 stamps. Aditionaly, souvenir book with one more plastic Lenticular (3d hologram) stamp and several post cards are printed out. The Lenticular stamp, depict running T-Rex is the first Lenticular stamp depicting dinosaur on it. Even though it sold with the booklet only is a valid post stamp, and can be used for postage.
Very nice set of 4 stamps, depicting some dinosaurs and their footprints is issued in Bolivia on 8th of June. FDC of the set issued in quantity of 200 pieces only and quite quickly become rare and very wanted philatelic item.
The third set and last instalment of dinosaurs is issued in South Korea on 8th of August.
Postage stamps related to Paleontology or Paleoanthropology
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Undesired stamps are shown with a grey background.
| 08.12.2012 Kyrgyzstan | 07.11.2012 Croatia | 08.08.2012 South Korea |
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| 30.07.2012 Russia | 11.07.2012 Spain | 08.06.2012 Bolivia |
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| 05.06.2012 Turkey | 05.06.2012 Turkey | 09.05.2012 San Marino |
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| 28.04.2012, Argentina | 23.04.2012 Marshall Islands | |
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Paleontology related stamps of countries who issue too many stamps per year,
stamps with prehistoric animals or their fossils without any relation to the issuing country
or stamps with inaccurate reconstruction of prehistoric animals.
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| Bequia (St. Vincent) | 31.08.2012 Burundi | Central African Republic | |
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| Chad | Congo (KINSHASA ) | Guinea Bissau | |
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| Liberia | Mozambique | Solomon Islands | |
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Some personalized stamps related to Paleontology: dinosaurs
| 17.08.2012 Thailand [P1] | ||
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Notes:
[P1] Issued by Rangsit Science Centre for Education.
The three-story building of Ransit Science Centre for Education is comprised of 15 galleries, which include interactive and hands-on exhibits related to various scientific and technological themes.
One of the galleries is the Prehistoric World Gallery – which has 5 zones including: Back to the Past – Fossils; Classes of rock; Formation of the planet; Evolution of dinosaurs, mammals and reptiles; Discovery of Dinosaurs in Thailand.
For more details, please go here.
Notes
- If you are aware of any other philatelic items related to Paleontology or Paleoanthropology issued in 2012 that are not listed on this page, please inform the author of the website.
- Postmarks and other philatelic materials related to Paleontology or Paleoanthropology from 2012 will be added soon.
Acknowledgements
Many thanks to Dr. Peter Voice from Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Western Michigan University, for reviewing the draft page and his very valuable comments.