On February 3, 1920, the State Depository of valuables (Gokhran) of the RSFSR was founded by the Decree of the Council of People's Commissars for centralization, storage and accounting of all the valuables of the RSFSR including gold, platinum, silver and articles thereof, as well as diamonds, color gemstones and pearls.
In 2020, the Gokhran of Russia celebrates its centenary.
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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