Odd World - UN Vienna

My UN - Vienna collection of Odd and Unusual stamps and MSs

Hologram

2005 Definitive, Vienna International Centre

Odd World - Hungary

My Hungarian Odd and Unusual stamps and MSs collection

Hologram

2014 Insects - Bottom 2 are hologram stamps

Odd World - Japan

My Japanese collection of Odd and Unusual stamps/ MS

MS with Holes

2017 Year of Rooster Limited edition MS

Every year Japan issues Lottery card for the Lunar new year. Among the 3 prizes, the last prize is always a special limited edition MS.  Below was issued for LNY 2017 (YOR).  It has holes all around the stamps.

Odd shape

2001 PhillaNippon 01 Bird shaped stamp

1999 Greetings stamps

1999 Professional Japanese Baseball clubs

Holographic foil

Issued in 2011 - Constellation series I

Issued in 2012 - Constellation series II

Issued in 2013 - Constellation series III

Issued in 2013 - Constellation series IV

Lithuania's first Hologram stamp

Lithuania issued its first hologram stamp on 9th October 1998 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Lithuania's first stamp.

On February 16, 1918, Lithuania declared its independence from Russia.  The Lithuanian postal administration was founded on Nov. 16 of that year and the first stamp was issued on 27th December 1918.

Lithuania's first hologram stamp features "The Post Horn" emblem, emblem of Lithuania's postal administration.  H. Ratkevicius, is the designer of the stamp and his name appeares at the bottom of the stamp.  The border area is covered with peace dove carrying a letter and the 80th anniversary inscription.  

Nice addition to my Odd and Unusual stamps collection.

Odd World - Lithuania

My Lithuanian collection of Odd/Unique stamps

Hologram stamp

Hologram Miniature Sheet - Brazil

"The Bienal de Sao Paulo" is the Brazilian contemporary art foundation for the promotion of Art. It was founded in the year 1951 by Italian-Brazilian industrialist Ciccillo Matarazzo and the first exhibition happened in the year 1957.  It is the second oldest art biennial in the world next to the Venice biennial, which started way back in 1895.  In 1989, the foundation celebrated its 20th exhibition, and to commemorate this Brazil post issued a Hologram Miniature sheet.  The first stamp portrays "Lemons" by Danilo Di Prete, 2nd is "The Indian Suacuapara" by Brecheret and the third one is Francisco Matarazzo.   

The bottom half of the miniature sheet is a hologram one depicting the number "20" in between The Sao Paulo Biennial logo.  

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Hologram Stamp : Brazil

Fernando De Noronha is a collection of islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the Brazilian coast. The below miniature sheet depicts the tallest peak on the islands "Morro do Pico", while the main theme shows the dolphins. The vicinity of the islands are rich with marine life.

The sheet was issued on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the "Fernando De Noronha" archipelago. The name comes from the Portuguese merchant who funded the expedition. The actual explorer who stayed there on the journey was none other than "Amerigo Vespucci", an Italian explorer who was part of the expedition. Yes, he is the same guy from whose first name the word "America" is derived.

Ice Crystal : Holographic stamp, Finland

Finland Post(Posti) has issued "Ice Crystal" stamp on 22nd January, 2016. This winter stamp is printed on the holographic foil, to make it reflect different colours of the spectrum at different angles to look like a real ice crystal.  The scanning can't do the justice to the real beauty of this stamp.  Mrs.Katri Viinanen  has kindly used this glow stamp on my cover.  Thanks Katri, Nice addition to my Odd and Unique stamp collection.

Multilevel embossed Dinosaurs - Canada

Dinosaurs are prehistoric animals. Canada, which has rich geography and the fourth largest dry-land mass, issued a set of stamps of Dinosaurs through Canada Post .  The background picture shows the Dinosaur provincial Park.  The multilevel embossing and holographic effects makes these dinosaurs seem like they are coming out of the Park.   

The dinosaurs depicted in "Dinos of Canada" are Tylosaurus Pembinensis, Chasmosaurus Belli, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Ornithomimus edmontonicus and Euoplocephalus Tutus. 

I got this MS from Mr. Mark of Canada in an private exchange. Thanks Mark.

  

Hologram stamp: Belarus

The Republic of Belarus is situated in Europe.  It is surrounded by Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia.  Its capital is Minsk and the currency is the Belarusian ruble.  Belarusian and Russian are the two official languages of the country.

Belarus got its Independence from the fall of the USSR in 1991.  To commemorate its 10th Anniversary, Belpost has issued a Hologram stamp of value 500Br.  The stamp depicts the National Emblem in the background of the Republic of Belarus flag.

World's first Queen Elizabeth black and white hologram stamp

Island of Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands and is predominantly loyal to the British monarchy.  Even though Jersey has its own currency British pounds are also very much in circulation.  Jersey has its own  financial, legal and judicial systems but United Kingdom is responsible for the defense of Jersey.  

On 1st June, 2012 Jersey post issued the very first official Achromatic Holographic portrait of  Her Majesty, The Queen as part of Diamond jubilee celebrations.  Achromatic means free of colour, which means black and white only.

In this portrait she is wearing a black colour dress with white pearl necklace. The diadem she is wearing in this portrait has 1333 diamonds and 169 pearls. This diadem is the one she is wearing in almost all the British stamps and she worn this for her coronation procession.  The same portrait is appearing on the 100 pound Jersey notes.