2011 Estonia (Eesti) Complete Year Pack – Mint MNH – First Full Euro Year & Struve Arc
Condition: Pristine Mint / Unused in original official Eesti Post presentation folder.
• Key Highlights: * UNESCO World Heritage: Complete Struve Geodetic Arc souvenir sheet.
• Currency Milestone: The first full year of purely Euro denominated stamps.
• Thematic Variety: Europa "Forests" set, Estonian Food (Mulgi Cabbage), and Lighthouses.
• Note for Collectors: "A complete historical collection for 2011. Includes all individual stamps and commemorative blocks issued during Estonia's landmark Euro transition year."
Notable Contents & Highlights
The cover features the Struve Geodetic Arc souvenir sheet, which celebrates the 19th-century survey used to determine the exact size and shape of the earth—a UNESCO World Heritage site shared across several nations. Key highlights inside include:
• Struve Geodetic Arc: The featured sheet on the cover, highly sought after by "Science" and "Geography" thematic collectors.
• Europa 2011 – Forests: The annual Europa issue, focusing on the International Year of Forests.
• Famous Figures: Commemoratives for Villem Reiman (150th anniversary) and Estonian political figures like Friedrich Karl Akel and Heinrich Mark.
• Estonian Food: The "Great Estonian Things" series featuring Mulgi Cabbage Stew.
• Lighthouses: A continuation of the popular series, featuring the Narva-Jõesuu lighthouse.
• Christmas 2011: Traditional winter themes, including the first "pure Euro" festive issues.