Bahamas Philately: 1966 – 20th Anniversary of UNESCO

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting world peace and security through the international cooperation in education, arts, sciences, and culture.

UNESCO’s Constitution came into force on 4 November 1946 with the deposit of the twentieth ratification by a member state. The first General Conference took place from 19 November to 10 December 1946, and elected Dr. Julian Huxley to Director-General.

Details

  • Date of Issue: 1 December 1966
  • Date Withdrawn: 28 February 1967
  • Date Invalidated:
  • Designer: Jennifer Toombs
  • Printer: Harrison and Sons Ltd
  • Process: Lithography
  • Watermark: Multi Crown CA
  • Perf: 14 (comb)
  • Cylinders: 
    • A1 A1 A1 A1 (3c)
    • A1 A1 A1 (15c, $1)
  • Sheet: R10 x 5 (50)
  • Quantity: 
Subjects
First Day Cover (Official)
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