Male’ Maldives, Tuesday , May 22, 2007: Reflecting its contribution to preserving the eco system in the world and also in the country, the Maldives Post has come up with a unique stamp series of rare penguins to mark the International Polar Year.
Launched early this month the series has several stamps with denomination of Maldives Rufiyaa 12 depicting different penguins.
Maldives Post says there are 17 known species of Penguins, all found in the southern Hemisphere. Though Penguins are birds and have wings, they are unable to fly. Their black and white coloring is used as a form of camouflage, making them indistinguishable to predators from both above and below.
The Maldives Post has Souvenir Sheets as well as First Day Cover on the International Pola Year commemoration.
The series on penguins is the latest issuance of new stamps by the Maldives Post. The previous one was in February to commemorate the 100 Years of World Scouting.
LM
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