The Faroe Islands

Islands

Six new definitives were issued picturing islands. The Faroe Islands consist of 18 islands. Throughout the 20th century the economy has changed completely: from barter society to a money society with fishing as the principal industry.
Values: 0.50 Kalsoy, 1.00 Vidoy, 4.00 Svinoy, 4.50 Fugloy, 6.00 Kunoy and 8.00 Bordoy.
Date of issue: 25 May 1999.
Size: 36 x 24 mm.
Perforation: 14:14.
Print: Offset, Cartor Security Printing, France.

Waterfalls

The Europe stamps of the Faroe Islands picture waterfalls this year. There are no large rivers on these islands and therefore no large waterfalls. But it rains a lot and when it has been pouring rain, the rivers and streams may become fairy large.
Values: 6.00 and 8.00 Kr.
Date of issue: 25 May 1999.
Size: 30 x 40 mm.
Perforation: 14:14.
Print: Offset, House of Questa, England.

Art

Four stamps are dedicated to the artist Ingálvur av Reyni. This artist was born in 1920. His art is characterised by a clear French colourist tone.
Values: 4.50, 6.00, 8.00 and 20 Kr.
Date of issue: 27 September 1999.
Size: 31.75 x 31.75 mm.
Perforation: 14:14.
Print: Offset, Cartor Security Printing, France.

More information

Postage Stamps 1999