Tigers stamp catalogue

1,200 items

The tiger is the largest of the wild cats and is found in Asia. In the past, the species had a wider distribution. Its numbers have declined sharply. The tiger plays an important role in many cultures and is therefore often depicted on stamps. More

The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest of the wild cats. The species is widespread in Asia. The species used to have a wider distribution. The number of tigers has decreased from 100,000 to just over 3000 individuals. A number of subspecies are already extinct. For example, the Javanese and Balinese tigers have most likely disappeared. The decline of the tiger is due to the advancement of man. The tiger needs large undisturbed areas with lots of game. In addition, they are hunted for the skins and medicines are made from the bones. According to the superstition, the power of the tiger passes to the user. Thus, the penis would increase the potency. It is therefore not surprising that the tiger plays an important role in many cultures. And therefore often depicted on postage stamps. Of course, in the year of the tiger, many stamps with tigers appear. In countries around China, these kinds of emissions are still understandable. For countries such as Australia and Ireland, other (commercial?) considerations play a role. The same goes for other countries with more realistic images. How about a tiger in Congo? Or Equatorial Guinea? Or Suriname? Or….

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Number of stamps

1,200

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Oldest item

Tiger (1891)