Description
Combi. Opr. and Ppr. (5x4); A = perf. K 14:14 1/4; B = imperforated; C = perf. 13 1/4
Single Stamp, Issue date: 12/15/2014
Picture descriptions:
elr) high relief Amulet
3454 A 9 B multicolored elr
Quantity: 1.000,000 pieces
Printer: Thai British Security Printing
Designer: Mr. Pisit Prasitthanadoon (Thailand Post)
Conservation status:
Here as a "MINT NEVER HINGED (MNH)" perforated single stamp
Issue Notice:
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Souvenir Sheet 325 was issued in two different Version:
- Souvenir Sheet 325I with 3-digit Number
- Souvenir Sheet 325II with 4-digit Number "2505"
- Luang Pu Thuat was born on March 3, 1582 at Ban Suan Chan, Amphoe Satingphra, Songkhla. His birthname was Pu. The story goes that during his labor, a miracle of powerfully roaring thunderstruck there was as if to suggest that there came the birth of a new saint. Luang Pu Thuat became a revered Buddhist monk in Krung Sri Ayutthaya period. According to the belief of Luang Pu Thuat's followers, amulets created in his image hold a great protective power to the amulet owners. In addition, the commemorative postage stamp of Luang Pu Thuat in the shape of a traditional iron from Wat Chang Hai has been strongly desirable and sought-after.
- The imperforated stamp sheet was only sold in conjunction with the pre-order of 2,000 pieces (18,000 baht) of this stamp at the 2014 Letter Week in Bangkok for 1,999 baht.
- Quantity of the imperforated stamp sheet: 1,000 pieces.