Olympics

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15 cent Running stamp featuring figures of five runners in the colors of the Olympics logo, green, red, blue, yellow, and black

Running stamp, 1972

To celebrate the Olympic movement, the museum has created this compilation of stories, exhibitions, and collection objects related to Olympic philately, the Olympic Summer Games, the Olympic Winter Games, the Paralympic Games, and the Special Olympics that are available on the museum's website.

Image: Running stamp, 1972

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