24 Francs 1984 - Rochefort Abbey


24 Francs 1984 - Rochefort Abbey
Added by Bart Perdieus
General Description : The Trappist Abbey of Rochefort or Abbey of Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy, which belongs to the Cistercians of Strict Observance, is located in Rochefort in the province of Namur (Wallonia, Belgium). The abbey is famous for its spiritual life and its brewery, which is one of few Trappist beer breweries in the world. Life in the abbey is characterised by prayer, reading and manual work, the three basic elements of Trappist life. The motto of the abbey is Curvata Resurgo.
Face value 24 Francs
Catalog code (Michel) BE 2200
Catalog code (Scott) BE 1180
Catalog code Yvert et Tellier BE 2148 Stanley Gibbons BE 2803 AFA number BE 2204 Belgium BE 2148 Unificato BE 2148
Stamp colour green
Stamp use Commemorative stamp
Print run 3.000.000
Issue date 06/10/1984
Designer Jean De Vos
Print technique photogravure and recess
Perforation 11 1/2
Height 39.00 mm
Width 28.00 mm
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