Ukraine. Cows
28 Aug., 2015, press release
On August 14, 2015 Post of Ukraine has issued four stamps dedicated to the most popular cattle breeds in Ukraine in the "Domestic animals" series. The stamps depict cows of the following breeds: "Grey Ukrainian", "Ukrainian red-speckled", "Ukrainian black-speckled" and "Southern".
As it is stated in the announcement of the postal administration, the release is prepared "in order to popularize the achievements of the field of animal farming". Three breeds of cows - "Ukrainian red-speckled", "Ukrainian black-speckled" and "Southern" were grown during the period of Ukrainian independence. "Grey Ukrainian" is a disappearing breed and it is currently under protection.
Type of issue: sheets of 12 stamps (3x4)
Stamp Size: 28x40mm
Perforation: 14:14 ¼
Circulation: 130,000 ex.
First Day Cover was in Kiev on 14th of August 2015