450th Anniversary of That Luang Stupa (1566-2016) -SHEET (I)- (MNH)

MiNo. 2299A - 2300A BO(I)Laos
Opr. (5x5); A = perf. K 13:12 3/4; B = imperforated
Sheet, date of issue: 14.11.2016
Picture descriptions:
cyw-cyx) same motifs as cyu-cyv, but as pencil drawings on an orange-yellow background
cyu) That Luang, before reconstruction of the tower
cyv) That Luang
2299 A 9000 K multicolored cyu
2300 A 9000 K multicolored cyv
Quantity BO(I): 400 pieces
Designer: Mr. Vongsavanh Damlongsouk
Printing: Vietnam Stamps Printing
Conservation status:
Here as a "MINT NEVER HINGED (MNH)" perforated Set of full sheets with 25 set´s
Issue Notice:



In the mid - 16th. century, King Setthathirat relocated the Capital from Luang Prabang to Vientiane and ordered construction of Pra Thatluang in year 1566. It was rebuilt about 4 km from the centre of Vientiane at the end of That Luang and named Pra That Luang, the bases had a length of 69 metres each was 45 metres high, was surrounded by 30 small stupas. Pha That Luang(That Luang Stupa) is a gold - covered large Buddhist stupa in the Centre of Vientiane Capital of Laos, which was the 450th. Anniversary of Pha That Luang Stupa (1566-2016) It is generally regarded as the most important national monument in Laos and national Symbol. This issue is comprised of two special stamps, two Souvenir Sheets (perforated and non perforated) and one first day cover.