Hungary – Scott # C324
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Hungary Scott #C324 (1972), MNH souvenir sheet celebrating the Munich and Sapporo Olympic Games. Features Earth, Olympic rings, athletes, and satellite motif. A beautifully designed space-age tribute to international sportsmanship.
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Description
Hungary Scott #C324 (issued 1972) is a commemorative airmail souvenir sheet honoring the 1972 Olympic Games — both the Winter Games in Sapporo, Japan, and the Summer Games in Munich, West Germany.
This striking issue by Magyar Posta reflects the international unity of the Olympic movement and the global reach of the Games during the Space Age. The design merges athletic imagery, planetary symbolism, and modern technology in classic 1970s Hungarian graphic style.
Design Details:
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Central vignette: The Olympic rings and Earth as seen from orbit, with a satellite transmitting signals — symbolizing worldwide broadcasting of the Games.
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Left panel: A female sprinter represents the Munich Summer Olympics (München ’72), shown with the city’s Olympic Tower.
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Right panel: A ski jumper represents the Sapporo Winter Olympics (Sapporo ’72), with Japan’s Mount Fuji below.
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Motto along the bottom: Citius, Altius, Fortius (“Faster, Higher, Stronger”).
Printed in multicolor offset lithography with gold highlights, the sheet showcases Hungary’s advanced printing capabilities and artistic flair.
Issued as an airmail miniature sheet (Légi Posta) with a 10 Ft denomination, it remains a collector favorite for its bold design, vivid color, and dual-Olympic theme.
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