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About 4050 kinds of postage stamps on over 1000 topics are available in the Museum of Postage Stamps at the Mongolian Post company. The stamps ranging from the first stamp “Eldev Ochir” which was issued in 1924 to the latest issues are displayed in chronological order.
Besides the stamps, catching eyes are special envelopes for stamps, 35 kinds of envelopes, an envelope with signature of Dalai Lama, old letters, maxicard and several rarest envelopes. There is also a stamp which was banned from selling during the socialist period for ideological reasons.
In support of global combat against terrorism, the Mongolian Post company has released 40 thousand packages of stamps featuring World Trade Center Twin Towers, thereby income from the selling the stamps were donated to the reconstruction of the World Trade Center.
Mongolia is also the home to the largest in size postage stamp which features Mandal, the God of Peace. Its size is 135mmx185mm.
The most common shapes of the stamps are triangle and quadrangle. In Mongolia you can find round-shaped stamps as well as stamps printed out on golden and silver foil and silk.
The Museum of Postage Stamps of Mongolia brings visitors to various periods of time to witness historical events, beautiful nature, endangered wildlife, amazing flora, cultural events and sports competitions, as well as to make a little journey to the history and culture of many other different countries of the world.
Visitors even can have their own stamp by visiting the Museum which offers such a service.

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