Sports scenes

Between 1996 and 1997 there are several blocks issued, and also some series.

Apparently some of these blocks are made without the permission of the government of Zaïre. These were made and distributed by people who took advantage of the internal conflicts in Zaïre; these blocks were never issued, sold or used in Zaïre. They depict famous people, pop stars, movie stars, pets, wildlife, sport events and more “popular themes”. We have collected many of them, but surely there will be more.

Because this is a delicate subject we would like to take the time to find out what is exactly made, by who, and when before we announce this on this website. Of course we would like to get any information that could help to make this all clearer.

ATLANTA 26^th Olympic games

Block “Allemagne”. 105.000 NZ

Size: 135 x 99 mm

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Block “Chine”. 105.000 NZ

Size: 135 x 99 mm

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Note: These blocks below are from a different distributor as the two above.

We think that separate series were printed, but have no proof yet.

Block “Russie”. 15.000 NZ

Size: 130 x 114 mm

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Block “Allemagne”. 20.000 NZ

Size: 130 x 114 mm

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Block “France”. 35.000 NZ

Size: 130 x 114 mm

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Block “Etats-Unis”. 40.000 NZ

Size: 130 x 114 mm

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Block “Chine”. 50.000 NZ

Size: 130 x 114 mm

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Coupe du Monde de Football France 1998

Date of issue: 1996

Design:

Printing: Impressor S.A.

Perforation: 13.5 x 13.5

Size: 39 x 27 mm

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Note: numbering of the blocks is not relevant; we know only these blocks although others might exist.

Block 1: “Continent Africain” 20000 NZ. Size: 115 x 98 mm.

Text in margin: “Stade de Nantes” (Stadium of Nantes)

There are two series:

A from the block (with the World Cup)

B the printed series:

Block 2: “Angleterre” 25000 NZ. Size: 115 x 98 mm.

Text in margin: “Stade de Montpellier” (Stadium of Montpellier)

There are two series:

A from the block (with the World Cup)

B the printed series

Block 3: “France” 35000 NZ. Size: 115 x 98 mm.

Text in margin: “Stade de Toulouse” (Stadium of Toulouse)

There are two series:

A from the block (with the World Cup)

B the printed series

Block 4: “Italie” 40000 NZ. Size: 115 x 98 mm.

Text in margin: “Stade de Lyon” (Stadium of Lyon)

There are two series:

A from the block (with the World Cup)

B the printed series

Block 4: 50000 NZ. Size: 115 x 98 mm.

Text in margin: “Lens” (Stadium of Lens)

There are two series:

A from the block (with the World Cup)

B the printed series:

Two smaller blocks, size: 100 x 71.5 mm

Date of issue: 1996

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Printing: Impressor S.A.

NAGANO 1998 18^th Olympic Winter Games

Block “ZAIRE”.

Size: 163.5 x 112.5 mm

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Series: see block above

2 x 15000NZ, Biathlon & Bobsleigh

2 x 20000NZ, Speet-skating & Figure-skating

2 x 25000NZ, Ludge & Ice Hockey

2 x 35000NZ, Alpine skiing & Freestyle

2 x 40000NZ, Alpine skiing & Short track

2 x 50000NZ, Cross-country skiing & Ski jumping

From the same distributor as above

Series 6 blocks. Each block bears the name and image of a satellite

Size: 131 x 73.5 mm

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2 x 15000NZ + 50.000, Biathlon & Bobsleigh

Satellite: Sakura-3B (Japon)

2 x 20000NZ + 50.000, Speet-skating & Figure-skating

Satellite: Yuri-2B (Japon)

2 x 25000NZ + 50.000, Ludge & Ice Hockey

Satellite: Intelsat 601

2 x 35000NZ + 50.000, Alpine skiing & Freestyle

Satellite: Yuri-3A (Japon)

2 x 40000NZ + 50.000, Alpine skiing & Short track

Satellite:Kiku-5 (Japon)

2 x 50000NZ + 50.000, Cross-country skiing & Ski jumping

Satellite: Kopernikus 1

Block A with Ice Hockey as central theme

Block B with Figure-skating as central theme

105.000NZ.

Size: 100 x 70 mm

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