On February 3, four stamps dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Gokhran of Russia will be put into postal circulation in the Treasures of Russia series

   

   

In 2020, the Gokhran of Russia celebrates its centenary. The Gokhran of Russia ensures functioning and replenishment of the State Fund of Precious Metals and Precious Stones of the Russian Federation which comprises jewelry of high artistic merit, numismatic and faleristic heritage objects, unique natural gemstones, rare nuggets and readily marketable bars of precious metals.

The postal stamps provide images of exhibits from the Russia Gokhran collection: a Bow-Sklavazh, a Grand Bouquet, a Bracelet with a portrait diamond and a Spinel of the Great Imperial Crown.

In addition to the emission of the postal stamps, JSC Marka will produce First Day Covers and special cancels for Moscow and St. Petersburg, , and publish an illustrated envelope and a stamp booklet.

Design Artist: A. Moskovets
Face value: 50 rubles per each stamp
Stamp size: 37×37 mm, sheet size: 131×138 mm.
Quantity: 99 thousand each stamp (11 thousand sheet).

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