20 Ore Posthorns printed in The Netherlands

Norwegian Posthorn stamps

The Norwegian Posthorn stamps with denominations from 10 to 50 ore were first printed in offset by Norges Banks Seddeltrykkeri and went on sale on 2 January 1997. Demand at the post offices has made it necessary to reprint the 20 ore stamps at Joh. Enschedé in The Netherlands.

Stamps printed on new paper

These stamps have been printed on new paper and the perforation has also been changed to 13.75 x 13.25. The stamps printed in Norway were perforated 12.75 x 13.25.

No official first day cancellation

There is no official first day cancellation of the new 20 ore stamp, which went on sale at the beginning of December 2000.

More information

Stamps of Norway
Postage Stamps 2001