Soviet Space Postal Stationery 1982 UN Conference Type: Postal stationery card with an original stamp, issued by the USSR Ministry of Communications in 1982. Theme: Space. Dedicated to the 2nd UN Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (Unispace-82), held in Vienna. Artist: G. Komlev. Features:  Left side: A colorful illustration depicting a rocket, an astronaut in open space, a moon rover, and satelliteRight side: An original postage stamp (nomi...

Single-sided illustrated stamped postcard (USSR standard). Dedicated to the "Hero Cities" philatelic exhibition. Description: "USSR 1982 Hero Cities Philatelic Exhibition Moscow FDC Postcard". Issue Date: April 15, 1982 (according to the cancellation mark). Exhibition: "Philatelic Moscow — Hero Cities Exhibition". Special Cancellation: "First Day" cancellation (artistic postmark featuring the "Gold Star" medal). Face Value: 4 kopeks (domestic USSR airmail rate). ...

USSR 1982 Tsiolkovsky Space Postcard FDC Single-sided postal stationery card with an original stamp (USSR standard). Issued for the 125th anniversary of the birth of K. E. Tsiolkovsky, the founder of theoretical cosmonautics. Release Date: August 30, 1982. The card features a special "First Day" cancellation (an artistic postmark depicting the globe and stars). Face Value: 4 kopeks (including the cost of delivery within the USSR at that time). Design: Portrait of ...

Famous "Kerenka" with a face value of 20 rubles, 1917 model. These treasury notes were issued by the Russian Provisional Government (and later by the Bolsheviks) during an acute cash shortage. The banknote's condition can be rated as Fine (F) or Very Fine (VF-) on the international scale. The paper has maintained its integrity; there are no major tears or missing fragments. The printing is clear. There is noticeable yellowing of the paper (age patina), heavy vertical and h...

A 5-kopek banknote of the 1915 design, issued in the Russian Empire during World War I. Historical Context: These paper tokens (known as "stamp-money") were introduced due to a severe shortage of small change. Issuer: The Russian Empire (reign of Nicholas II). Obverse: Features the coat of arms of the Russian Empire (double-headed eagle) and the denomination "5 kop.". Reverse: Contains the inscription "Circulates on par with copper coinage," confirming its status as legal...

State Credit Note with a face value of 3 rubles, 1905 issue. This is a banknote of the Russian Empire from the early 20th century. Issuance Period: Banknotes dated "1905" were printed from 1905 to 1917. Signatures: Your banknote bears the signature of Governor I. P. Shipov (who held the post from 1914–1917). This indicates that the bill was issued during the reign of Nicholas II or even under the Provisional Government, rather than in 1905 itself. Design Features: Multi...

State Credit Note with a face value of 1 ruble, 1898 model, of the Russian Empire. Denomination: 1 ruble. Year on the banknote: 1898 (actual issue of this specimen — 1912–1917). Signatures: Governor: I. Shipov.Cashier: Starikov. Series: НБ-260. Features: Governor Shipov's signature indicates that the note was printed significantly later than the date shown on it (under Shipov, banknotes of this type were issued in 1912–1917). The condition of the banknote ca...

Currency token (exchange bill) of the Russian Empire with a face value of 3 kopeks, issued during World War I (1915). Denomination: 3 kopeks. Issue Period: 1915–1917 (reign of Nicholas II). Design Features: The obverse features the lesser state emblem of the Russian Empire and the inscription: "Have circulation on par with copper coinage".The reverse features a large digit "3" and a warning regarding prosecution for forgery. Material: Thick paper. The...

A 1-mark banknote of the Republic of Estonia from 1919 (Eesti Vabariigi Kassatäht). This is one of the first banknotes issued by independent Estonia.The banknote's condition can be classified as VG (Very Good) to F (Fine).The serial number (009297) is legible, there are no large missing fragments (holes) in the center, and the geometry is preserved.Severe multiple folds, frayed and torn edges, general soiling of the paper, and characteristic age spots. The paper is aged.

Soviet postal souvenir sheet issued in 1986, dedicated to international cooperation in the study of Halley’s Comet. Country: USSR Year of issue: 1986 Face value: 50 kopeks Series / theme: Space, Halley’s Comet Inscription on the sheet: “International cooperation in the study of Halley’s Comet” Condition: Mint, never hinged, no folds, clean reverse side

A Soviet postal souvenir sheet issued in 1983, dedicated to Cosmonautics Day (12 April) and the Intercosmos programme. At the top — the Intercosmos emblem and a circle of emblems representing joint manned space flights of the USSR with socialist countries (GDR, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Vietnam, Cuba, Mongolia, etc.). Year: 1983 Unused, in excellent condition Inscription around the circle: “International Manned Space Flights • USSR” At the bottom — the Salyut–S...

The top postcard was issued in 1985 in honor of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Latvian folklorist and writer Krišjānis Barons. New, uncanceledThe lower postcard was issued in 1988 in honor of the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Latvian artist Juris Jakobs Feders (1983-1908). It depicts a reproduction of his painting "Landscape with Willow" from 1980. New, uncanceled

A souvenir sheet (or minisheet) of USSR stamps. Each stamp is worth 10 kopecks. The theme of the stamps is space exploration, specifically "A Day of Work in Space aboard the Orbital Complex According to the Flight Program." The stamps depict Soviet cosmonauts and a spacecraft. Format: This is a souvenir sheet consisting of 20 (4 rows of 5) uncut stamps. Condition: Perfect with adhesive applied.

Soviet illustrated postal envelope dedicated to the II Spartakiad of the Peoples of the USSR. Date of event: 16 August 1959, Moscow (G-277) — indicated on the special cancellation. Illustration: track and field athletes (hurdles), stylized stadium image, Spartakiad emblem elements. Stamp denomination: 25 kopecks (green stamp featuring a runner). Special postmarks reading “Spartakiad of the Peoples of the USSR. Final II…” indicating cancellation during the competition ...

Two 25 Peseta coins issued in Spain during the reign of King Juan Carlos I to commemorate the XXV Summer Olympic Games 1992 in Barcelona.These coins feature a distinctive central hole and were minted in 1990 and 1991. The obverse (front side) depicts a "Discobolus" — a stylized figure of an athlete throwing a disc, which served as the emblem for the Barcelona Olympics.Material: Aluminum BronzeDiameter: approx. 19.5 mmWeight: 4.2–4.25 gramsThickness: 2.11 mmMintage years: 1990–1...