WorksheetsPhilatelia '24 - Quiz Competition
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 10mins
This stamp is regarded by many philatelists as the world’s most famous rare stamp. It was issued in limited numbers in British Guiana in 1856 and only one specimen is known to exist. It was sold for 8,307,000 US Dollars to Stanley Gibbons PLC. What is this stamp?
British Guiana 1c Magenta
Penny Black
Inverted Jenny
Blue Mauritius
This Oceanian country has an underwater post office. It is located 50 metres offshore and it is 3 metres below the surface. That post office even has a special cancellation stamp that can be used underwater. What is this country with the only underwater post office in the world?
Fiji
Vanuatu
Tonga
Samoa
This European landlocked country is the only country with a Philatelic and Numismatic Minister of the State. Simon Celli currently holds that post. What is this country also known as the Oldest Republic in the World?
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
San Marino
Andorra
Poste Italiane is the National Mail System of which country?
France
Spain
Italy
Greece
What is the Mail System started in 1929 for Vatican City and other Italians?
Poste Vaticane
Royal Mail
USPS
Canada Post
Which Royal Couple's wedding was featured on North Korean postage stamps in 1982?
Diana, Princess of Wales and Charles, Prince of Wales
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
Prince William and Kate Middleton
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Which country issued a commemorative stamp for Robert Burns' 160th Death Anniversary?
Soviet Union (USSR)
United Kingdom
United States
Canada
This country’s postal service issued a commemorative stamp depicting famous scientist Marie Curie (Polish). What is this country formerly occupied by Germany?
Poland
Togo
France
Belgium
First Postal System of Iran used this Asian country’s stamps. What is this Asian country with a 169 years old Postal Service?
China
Japan
India
Thailand
This stamp is the successor of the world’s first stamp. What is this stamp issued in 1840 depicting Queen Victoria?
Penny Red
Penny Black
Two Penny Blue
Three Penny Green
On July 1, 2021, the Isle of Man issued a commemorative to honor Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Who is another famous scientist honored in this series?
Stephen Hawking
Isaac Newton
Marie Curie
Nikola Tesla
Many early USA stamps featured a portrait of George Washington. Who else was depicted on the very first USA general issue in 1847?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
This mammal can be found on some postal fiscal stamps issued by the Colony of Tasmania in 1848. Who is this egg-laying mammal?
Echidna
Kangaroo
Duck-billed Platypus
Koala
Captain Sturt was the first non-Royal to appear on an Australian stamp in 1930 to commemorate the centenary of his exploration of this river. What is this river, also the longest river in the Oceanian continent?
Darling River
Murray River
Yarra River
Swan River
This country is known for its unique postal system that includes a service called 'Poste Restante', allowing travelers to receive mail at a designated post office. What is this country famous for its rich history and ancient ruins?
Greece
Turkey
Italy
Egypt
This Asian country is home to the world's largest postal network, with over 200,000 post offices. What is this country known for its vast population and rapid technological advancements?
India
China
Indonesia
Pakistan
This famous British stamp, issued in 1935, features a portrait of King George V and is known for its distinctive design. What is the name of this stamp?
Silver Jubilee
Penny Black
Inverted Jenny
Blue Mauritius
This famous stamp, issued in 1948, features a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi and is known for its unique design. What is the name of this stamp?
Gandhi 1 Anna
Penny Black
Blue Mauritius
Inverted Jenny
Which country is known for its extensive use of the 'Poste Restante' service, allowing travelers to collect mail at designated post offices?
Portugal
Italy
Spain
France
This Asian country is recognized for its unique postal system that includes a service called 'Speedpost', which guarantees fast delivery. What is this country known for its technological advancements?
Japan
South Korea
Singapore
Malaysia
What is the name of the first postage stamp ever issued, which features a profile of Queen Victoria?
Two Penny Blue
Penny Red
Penny Black
Three Penny Green
This famous stamp, issued in 1918, is known for its printing error that made it one of the most sought-after stamps in the world. What is this stamp?
Penny Black
Inverted Jenny
British Guiana 1c Magenta
Blue Mauritius
Who first coined the term "Philately"?
Frederick Philbrick
Georges Herpin
Arthur Hind
John Boker
This country is known for its unique postal service that includes a feature called 'Registered Mail', ensuring secure delivery of important documents. What is this country famous for its rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks?
Greece
Italy
France
Spain
Which country issued the world's longest stamp in 2024?
India
United Kingdom
United States
Sri Lanka
