A postage stamp on the Nature Conservation Series “Red–crowned crane” :

Issued by Japan

Issued on Feb 13, 1975

Issued for : As the 6^th issue of the Nature Conservation Series, a special postage stamp depicting Tancho (Japanese crane – Grus Japonensis) was brought out. This representative crane of Japan is designated as special natural monument for its preservation. Kushiro in Hokkaido district is known as its breeding place.

Design : Tancho (Grus Japonensis)

Designer : Mr. Takao yamanouchi

Colour : Multicolour

Type : Stamp, Postal Used

Denomination : 20 Yen

Printing Process : Photogravure & Engraved

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