VN CODE : 944- 2006

On Jan. 14, 2006, MPT (Ministry of Posts and Telematics) issue the stampset:

50th Anniversary of National Emblem of Vietnam (1956-2006) (Mã số: 944)

Like National Flag and Anthem, National Emblem is the spiritual symbol which plays a great important role in the political, cultural and social life of a country. National Emblem of Vietnam was designed as a circle shape with red background, a yellow star in the centre surrounded by a sheaf of rice and a wheel symbolizing the alliance of workers, farmers and intellectuals - the core of Vietnam’s National United bloc. It has a close relationship with the magnanimous history of the country as well as with the glorious revolution led by Vietnam Communist Party; witnesses the grow up of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. On 14th January 2006, Ministry of Posts & Telematics (MPT) issues the stampset: "50th Anniversary of National Emblem of Vietnam (1956 - 2006)" with 01 value of 1,000d. The image of National Emblem is located in the centre of the stamp against the blue background combined with lotus pattern highlighting the noble value of the Vietnamese nation.

Date of issue: Jan. 14, 2006 Stamp size: 43 x 32 (mm) Perforation: 13 Sheet composition: 20 (4x5) FDC: 01 cover FDC size: 180 x 110 (mm) Designer: Mrs. Vu Kim Liên Printing process: offset Colour: Multicoloured Paper: Gummed Printer: Postal Stamps Printing Company (in Ho Chi Minh City)