Issue: Poland Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games Stamp
Type: Stamp
Number of Stamps: 1
Stamps Denomination: 2500 zł
Issue Date: 1992
Issued By: Poland POST
Barcelona 1992 Olympic
The stamp celebrates the XXV Olympic Games held in Barcelona in 1992. It features a symbolic design representing athletics with an athlete preparing for a sprint. The Olympic rings appear at the upper left together with the inscription IGRZYSKA XXV OLIMPIADY Barcelona 1992. The denomination of 2500 zł is clearly shown at the bottom along with the country name Polska. The colorful design gives the stamp a strong sporting character and connects Polish philately with one of the major international sporting events of the twentieth century. This issue is especially interesting for collectors of Olympic stamps and sports themed philately. It also represents Poland participation in the worldwide celebration of the Barcelona Olympic Games. The stamp was produced using offset printing and became part of a four stamp Olympic issue covering different sports.
Athletics on Polish
This attractive Polish stamp presents athletics as part of the country commemorative issue for the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games. The central design uses simple sporting images to suggest the movement and energy of an athlete starting a race. The Olympic rings and Barcelona inscription clearly identify the occasion. With its bright background and contrasting graphic elements the stamp has a distinctive appearance. The denomination is 2500 zł and the word Polska appears prominently along the lower section. Athletics was one of the sports represented in the four stamp series issued for the XXV Olympiad. The issue provides collectors with a visual connection to the Olympic Games and the international sporting community. It can be included in collections focused on Poland Olympic history athletics or twentieth century sports stamps. Its simple graphic style also reflects the modern design approach used for many sporting issues of the period.
Olympic Games Commemorative Issue
Is part of the postal issue dedicated to the XXV Olympic Games in Barcelona. Its design represents athletics and shows the starting position of a runner. The Olympic rings are placed above the main illustration while the text identifies Barcelona 1992 and the XXV Olympiad. The denomination and country name are positioned along the bottom of the stamp. Poland issued four stamps for this Olympic theme with different denominations representing fencing boxing athletics and cycling. The 2500 zł value was assigned to athletics. The complete issue was printed by offset technique and the 2500 zł stamp had a large printing quantity. It was officially introduced into circulation on 25 July 1992 which was the opening day of the Barcelona Olympic Games. For collectors this stamp is a useful addition to Polish Olympic collections and thematic albums covering athletics and international sporting events.