CSIR 50th Anniversary
South Africa, Pretoria · 1995-09-15
Official first day cover (FDC) · South African philately
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This official South African First Day Cover was issued on 15 September 1995 in Pretoria, marking the 50th anniversary of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, known by its Afrikaans acronym WNNR. Its cachet features an image of a satellite dish alongside the bilingual text "CSIR 50 years, WNNR 50 Jaar," fittingly nodding to the organisation's role in advancing science and technology in South Africa since its founding in 1945.
Description of the Cachet
The cachet shows a colour photograph of a large satellite dish antenna against a clear blue sky, its white dish angled upward on a heavy metal support structure. Below the image, a green banner reads "CSIR - 50 Years - WNNR - 50 Jaar" in bold white lettering, with the Pretoria postmark featuring a small angular logo alongside the date.
Information Card
Yes, but not opened.
Theme: Science & Technology
Condition: AverageNoticeable wear or light damage, such as creases, minor soiling, small tears, or light discolouration, but still collectable.
Addressed: No
Signed: No
SAPO serial number: 6.15
Estimated value: ~US$0.25
This is a high-level, subjective estimate only, not a professional appraisal.
This first day cover (FDC) is part of Southern Covers, a private collection of 209 first day covers documenting the postal history and philately of South Africa and the homeland states. New to first day cover collecting? Read the guide to learn about cachets, postmarks, and stamp collecting terms, or browse the whole collection of Southern African FDCs.
