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On February 23, 2018 the State Committee of Information Technology and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic puts into circulation a souvenir sheet with two Kyrgyz Express Post stamps: “XXIII Winter Olympic Games”.
This year Olympic Games are held from 9 to 25 February 2018 in Pyeongchang (South Korea). The program of games includes competitions in 15 winter sports disciplines. Athletes from 94 countries are competing for Olympic medals. At the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, Kyrgyzstan is represented by athletes competing in alpine and cross-country skiing.

No. 91 No. 92
Souvenir sheet description.
Souvenir Sheet no. 13
No. 91. 50 KGS. Alpine skiing
No. 92. 150 KGS. Biathlon
On the sheet borders there is a winter stadium in the background of a mountain landscape and the inscription “XXIII Winter Olympic Games” in Kyrgyz and English languages. A QR-code is placed in the lower right corner.

Technical specifications.
Paper: coated, gummed, 105 g/m2 .
Printing method: full-color offset lithography.
Stamps perforation: comb 14:14½.
Stamps size: 46.00 х 27.50 mm.
Souvenir sheet size: 113.00 x 68.00 mm.
Quantity issued: 5 000 pieces.
Designer: Vitaliu Pogolșa.
Printer House: “Nova Imprim”.
A special cancellation on FDC will be carried out at the Bishkek KEP Office (729001) on the souvenir sheet issuing day.
Cover size: С6 (162 х 114 mm). Printing method: full-color offset. Quantity issued: 400 copies.
Endorsing ink color: black.
The first day cover and special postmark are designed by Vitaliu Pogolșa.
Souvenir sheet and FDC can be purchased here.
Handling
- All orders are sent via Registered Mail and tracking number is always provided;
- All mail sendings are franked with Kyrgyz Express Post stamps (we affix our stamps on all orders);
- Usually the order is shipped within 5 business days after placed through the website;
- The average delivery time is around 14 business days but can take up to 25 business days;
- The shipping is free regardless the weight and is applied to any destination;
- The handling cost is set at 300 KGS regardless the weight and is applied to any destination;
- All philatelic products are carefully packed in order to provide a foolproof delivery.
Additional information
- In case the order contains pre-ordered items, the entire order will be dispatched once the pre-ordered item is released;
- If you want that certain stamp(s) is(are) affixed to the envelope as a franking, add the stamp(s) to the Cart and mark the respective box on the Cart page. Please note that in such case the handling charges will not be deducted. Otherwise the franking method will be chosen at the discretion of our operator;
- All claims about the order are accepted up to 3 months after the date of dispatch of the order;
- If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us (kep@stamps.kg).