1 Złoty 1973 - Henryk Arctowski, and penguins


1 Złoty 1973 - Henryk Arctowski, and penguins
Added by Maciej Pasztor
General Description : Henryk Arctowski (15 July 1871 – 21 February 1958; born Henryk Artzt, was a Polish scientist and explorer. Living in exile for a large part of his life, he was one of the first persons to winter in Antarctica and became an internationally renowned meteorologist. He was instrumental in restoring Polish independence after the First World War. Several geographical features, the Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station and a medal of the National Academy of Sciences are named in his honor.
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Face value 1 Złoty
Catalog code (Michel) 2281
Catalog code (Scott) 2002
Catalog code Polish Stamps Catalog 2133
Series Polish Scientists
Place in series 1
Stamp colour Multicolored
Stamp use Commemorative stamp
Print run 56,139,000
Designer Tadeusz Michaluk
Paper type Middel; white; chalky
Print technique Photogravure
Printed by PWPW (Państwowa Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych)
Perforation 10¾ x 11 (comb)
Height 49.00 mm
Width 35.30 mm
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