R8 Great Marshallese

Issue Date: March 25, 2003

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One of the most beautiful regions in the Central Pacific, the Republic of the Marshall Islands has a distinct and illustrious history. Honored and esteemed politicians, government leaders, educators, businessmen and humanitarians have generously contributed their unique talents and skills to improve their communities and to help the Marshall Islands achieve independence and international recognition. Designed by renowned artist Chris Calle, each of these three stamps features a handsome portrait of a celebrated citizen of the Marshall Islands who was instrumental in forming the government, creating business, promoting education or spearheading numerous humanitarian projects.

These stamps feature: Henchi Balos ($13.65) Senator; Tipne Philippo ($3.85) Senator; Oscar deBrum ($0.37) Statesman.

The $13.65 stamp, which will be used on Express Mail, is designed to deter counterfeiters with a security feature that can be verified with the naked eye. Unlike many security features used in stamp production --- particularly in connection with offset stamps --- verifying the authenticity of this stamp does not require special devices. This makes it possible to protect against counterfeit stamps. In this case, the $13.65 denomination appears in pink, but turns white when warmed between fingers. It returns to pink when the temperature drops. This is the first time that thermochromic ink has been used in postage stamp production. Thermochromic inks are planned for use on future Marshallese stamps.

TECHNICAL DATA

Issue: Great Marshallese Series (Regular Issue)
  • Face Value: 1 x $0.37 to pay the First Class letter rate for one ounce to the United States;
  • 1 x $3.85 to pay the Priority Mail rate to the United States;
  • 1 x $13.65 to pay the Express Mail rate to the United States.
  • Issue Date: March 25, 2003
  • Issue Place: Majuro
  • Original Artwork: Chris Calle
  • Project Manager: Leigh Vosler, Stamp Development
  • Printing Process: R8.(6) Cyan, black, magenta, yellow and Thermochromic pink by offset lithography on unwatermarked gummed paper. R8.(7) and R8.(8) Cyan, black, magenta, yellow by offset lithography on unwatermarked gummed paper.
  • Printer: Unicover Corporation, Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.A.
  • Stamp Format: Vertical Stamps Per Sheet: 3 individual sheets of 20 each
  • Number of Designs per Sheet: 1
  • Overall Sheet Size: 150mm x 182mm
  • Size of Stamps: 25.143mm x 39.555mm
  • Issue Number: R8.(6) $13.65 Henchi Balos, Senator R8.(7) $3.85 Tipne Philippo, Senator R8.(8) $0.37 Oscar deBrum, Statesman
  • Withdrawal Date: While supplies last

    • Stamp designs ©2003 Marshall Islands Postal Service. All rights reserved.

    Stamps in this Issue

    Currency Face Value Stamp Description
    US$ .37 Oscar deBrum
    US$ 3.85 Tipne Philippo
    US$ 13.65 Henchi Balos

    What is Available for you to Order

    Can be Shipped to Many Countries
    Item Description Withdrawal Date Stock
    Number (SKU)         		Express
    Shopping         		US$ Price
    Oscar deBrum Mint Single None No longer available    $.52
    Oscar deBrum Half Sheet/10 None No longer available    $5.18
    Oscar deBrum Full Sheet/20 None No longer available    $10.36
    Tipne Philippo Mint Single None No longer available    $5.39
    Tipne Philippo Half Sheet/10 None No longer available    $53.90
    Tipne Philippo Full Sheet/20 None No longer available    $107.80
    Henchi Balos Mint Single None No longer available    $19.11
    Henchi Balos Half Sheet/10 None No longer available    $191.10
    Henchi Balos Full Sheet/20 None No longer available    $382.20

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