Title:
Red Caucasian Viper (Vipera kaznakovi) - from SS
Description:
Stamps listed by Michel catalog notes that they are local issues and not valid for use on international mailing. The Abkhaz World website states they are postage stamps "legally valid for international mail” but as Abkhazia is not recognized by the Universal Postal Union, their use on international mail (sent via Russia) is simply tolerated by postal administrations and do not confer international legitimacy upon Abkhazia. Please see the illegal stamp categories for stamps that have been made by criminal counterfeit producers outside of Abkhazia that are determined to be illegally produced.
Issued in souvenir sheets of 4 stamps (2x2). Stamp number in Catalog of Republic of Abkhazia: 26
Vipera kaznakovi, also known as Kaznakov’s viper or the Armenian mountain viper, is a venomous snake species found in the Caucasus region of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, and Turkey. It is a relatively small viper, typically measuring between 40 and 70 centimeters in length, and is characterized by its distinct reddish-brown or grayish-brown coloration with dark markings along its back. The venom of Vipera kaznakovi is considered to be highly toxic and can cause severe symptoms in humans if bitten, including pain, swelling, and bleeding.
Issued in souvenir sheets of 4 stamps (2x2). Stamp number in Catalog of Republic of Abkhazia: 26
Vipera kaznakovi, also known as Kaznakov’s viper or the Armenian mountain viper, is a venomous snake species found in the Caucasus region of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, and Turkey. It is a relatively small viper, typically measuring between 40 and 70 centimeters in length, and is characterized by its distinct reddish-brown or grayish-brown coloration with dark markings along its back. The venom of Vipera kaznakovi is considered to be highly toxic and can cause severe symptoms in humans if bitten, including pain, swelling, and bleeding.
Country:
Abkhazia
Denomination:
50 ₽ - Russian ruble
Issue Date:
1994-01-19
Color:
Multicolor
Print Method:
Offset lithography
Perforation:
line 10
Watermark:
No Watermark
Dimensions:
44.5 x 32 mm
Emission:
Regional
Paper:
chalky
Series:
Fauna of Abkhazia
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:AB 22
Date Added:
2025-10-26 22:00:12
Themes:
Animals (Fauna) | Reptiles | Snakes
Date Added:
2025-10-26 22:00:12
