CORIANTHE Expedition, 1975

CORIANTHE Expedition, 1975

Year
1975
Face Value
50
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sea Life

Catalogs References

Michel
KM 191
Yvert & Tellier
KM 104
Stanley Gibbons
KM 172

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13
Printing
Recess
Designer
Georges Bétemps
Printers
Imprimerie Des Timbres-Poste, Paris
This stamp commemorates the CORIANTHE scientific expedition of 1975, an oceanographic research mission conducted in the waters of the western Indian Ocean. The expedition formed part of broader international efforts to study marine ecosystems, ocean currents, and underwater environments in a region of great ecological and scientific importance. Research voyages of this kind contributed valuable knowledge about marine biodiversity and the physical characteristics of tropical seas.

By issuing this stamp, the Comoros recognized the importance of scientific exploration and marine research in expanding understanding of the ocean environment. The issue highlights the country's close relationship with the sea and emphasizes the role of international scientific cooperation in advancing knowledge, conserving marine resources, and promoting sustainable use of the world's oceans.