Olympic games - Austria / II. Republic of Austria 1998 - 14 Shilling
Theme: Art & Culture
Country | Austria / II. Republic of Austria |
Issue Date | 1998 |
Face Value | 14.00 |
Color | multi-colored blue |
Printing Type | combination printing |
Stamp Type | Commemorative |
Item Type | Stamp |
Chronological Issue Number | 1586 |
Chronological Chapter | OOS-OE2 |
SID | 650820 |
In 59 Wishlists |
The XVIII. The Winter Olympic Games will be held from 7 to 22 February 1998 for the second time in the history of the Olympic Games in Asia, in Nagano, Japan. The participants from 83 countries - a new record - will fight for medals in 7 sports and 68 competitions in a peaceful competition. New in the program of the games are the sports curling, snowboarding and women's ice hockey. "Games from the heart - together with love". Under this motto, the games build a bridge into the new millennium. The participation of children, the appreciation of nature, peace and friendship are the signs that give shape and content to the motto. The POST AND TELEKOM AUSTRIA devotes to the XVIII. Olympic Games a special postage stamp. The brand image shows an ice skater.