Medallion - 100th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union

Lieu United States
Année 1974
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.999)
Poids 31.5 g
Diamètre 39 mm
Épaisseur 3.2 mm
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Tranche Reeded with inscription
Période Federal republic (1776-date)
Notice
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Description de l’avers
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers 100th ANNIVERSARY FOREIGN MAILS UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION 1874-1974
Description du revers
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers 1874-1874 On September 15, 1874 the first international postal congress opened at Berne, Switzerland. the Con- gress drafted a treaty which simplified and standardized international postage rates. The permenant organization was at first kown as the General Postal Union, but later became the Universal Postal Union. Since its founding this single body has controlled the exchange of mail between member nations. UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE USMAIL
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ID Numisquare 5601065960
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