Additions and corrections for December 2001

A World-Wide List of Turtles and Tortoises on Stamps

by Donald N. Riemer


A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


-- A --
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
AUSTRALIA

-- B --
BERMUDA

-- C --
CAMBODIA
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
CONGO REPUBLIC

-- D --
DOMINICA

-- E --
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
ERITREA
EVENKIA (EVENKI, EVENKYA)

-- F --

-- G --
GERMANY
GHANA
GUINEA-BISSAU
GUYANA

-- H --
HUNGARY

-- I --
INDONESIA
IRELAND

-- J --

-- K --
KOREA, NORTH
KOREA, SOUTH
KYRGYZSTAN

-- L --
LIBERIA

-- M --
MALAGASY REPUBLIC
MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF
MOZAMBIQUE

-- N --
NEW CALEDONIA
NIUE

-- O --

-- P --
PHILIPPINES
PITCAIRN ISLANDS

-- Q --

-- R --

-- S --
SINGAPORE
ST. KITTS
ST. THOMAS AND PRINCE ISLANDS
ST. VINCENT (BEQUIA)

-- T --
TADJIKISTAN
TANNU TUVA (TOUVA)
TOGO

-- U --

-- V --
VANUATU

-- W --

-- X --

-- Y --

-- Z --
ZIMBABWE


ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Listed under ANTIGUA in the Scott Catalog.


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
SC 2472 $1.65 11 Jun 01 Chelonia mydas Pane 2 of two panes of six se-tenant stamps each, issued this date. "Marine Life of the Tropics".
SC 2472 e $1.65 11 Jun 01 Chelonia mydas Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Antigua #2472.
SC 2473 $1.65 11 Jun 01 Eretmochelys imbricata Pane 1 of two panes of six se-tenant stamps issued this date. Sheet inscribed "Marine Life of the Tropics".
SC 2473 c $1.65 11 Jun 01 Eretmochelys imbricata Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Antigua #2473.
SC 2476 $6.00 11 Jun 01 Eretmochelys imbricata S/S w/ one stamp. One turtle on stamp and another in selvedge. Inscribed "Marine Life of the Tropics".


AUSTRALIA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
$10 Stylized Turtle Australia Scott #1535a, w/ the following o/p in upper selvedge in gold: "Esposizione Mondiale Di Filatelia - World Philatelic Exhibition - Milano, 23 October - 1 November 1998. Lower selvedge inscribed "Australia Post Exhibition Sheet No. 5. This sheet was formerly listed here as Scott Australia 1535c**. Since a new sheet has now been given the number Scott Australia 1535c, this sheet is now listed w/o a number.
45c 02 Oct 01 Cartoon Turtles One of two 45c s/s's issued this date w/ three stamps on each. This one depicts a birthday party in a tree for baby animals. Inscribed "Wild Babies". Two small turtles in selvedge; none on stamps.
SC 1531 b 45c 17 Nov 97 Stylized Turtle S/S containing one Scott Australia #1530 and one Scott Australia #1531. Selvedge has one image overlaying a background image. The background image has has a large, faint turtle on the right side. The turtle's head is in the upper right corner of the sheet and the turtle's tail is near the lower right corner of the sheet. No turtles on stamps; in selvedge only. Inscribed "International Stamp & Coin Exposition, Shanghai '97" in both Chinese and English.
SC 1535 c $10 01 Aug 01 Stylized Turtle Australia Scott #1535a o/p'd in sheet margin "Phila Nippon '01" and the show emblem. Turtle is aboriginal style drawing (dorsal view).


BERMUDA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
55c 09 Aug 01 Geochelone elephantopus Photo of child feeding tortoise. 75th Anniv. of Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo.
95c 09 Aug 01 Chelonia mydas Photo of human hands releasing turtle. 75th Anniv. of Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo.


CAMBODIA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
SC 1917 200r 2000 Cuora amboinensis Photo of turtle plus turtle figurine. For Bangkok 2000.
SC 1918 500r 2000 Cuora flavomarginata Photo of turtle plus turtle figurine. For Bangkok 2000.
SC 1919 900r 2000 Geoemyda spengleri Photo of turtle plus turtle figurine. For Bangkok 2000.
SC 1920 1000r 2000 Manouria impressa Photo of turtle plus turtle figurine. For Bangkok 2000.
SC 1921 1500r 2000 Chinemys reevesii Photo of turtle plus turtle figurine. For Bangkok 2000.
SC 1922 4000r 2000 Heosemys spinosa Photo of turtle plus turtle figurine. For Bangkok 2000.
SC 1923 4500r 2000 Hieremys annandalei S/S w/ photo of turtle on stamp plus Turtle Temple of Wat-Po in Bangkok, in selvedge of sheet. For Bangkok 2000.


CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Also referred to as CENTRAL AFRICA.


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
350f 12 Jul 01 Snapping Turtle Pane 1 of two panes of six 350f stamps issued this date. All depict reptiles or amphibians. Turtle on one stamp only.
350f 12 Jul 01 Snapping Turtle Single stamp w/ turtle from Pane 1.
350f 12 Jul 01 Two Freshwater Species Pane 2 of two panes of six se-tenant 350f stamps issued this date. Each depicts a reptile or an amphibian. Turtles on two stamps only. Turtles are Apalone spinifera and Trachemys scripta elegans.
350f 12 Jul 01 Apalone spinifera One of the single stamps w/ turtles from Pane 2. Inscribed "Trionix Epineux".
350f 12 Jul 01 Trachemys scripta elegans One of the single stamps w/ turtles from Pane 2. Inscribed "Tortue D'Etang".
Various 2001? Pelomedusa subrufra Sheet of six depicting fish, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
450f 2001? Pelomedusa subrufra Adult swimmming right, underwater. Single stamp w/ turtle from sheet of six.


CONGO REPUBLIC


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
1.00cf 2001 Cartoon Turtle Sheet of nine 1.00cf stamps depicting scenes from Alice in Wonderland. Issued for Christmas 2001.
1.00cf 2001 Cartoon Turtle Single stamp w/ turtle from Christmas sheet of nine, depicting scenes from Alice in Wonderland.


DOMINICA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
SC 2265 $6 18 Dec 00 Eretmochelys imbricata S/S of one stamp inscribed "Caribbean Wonderland" and "Animals of the Caribbean and Central America". One of two $6 s/s's issued this date. SG lists date as 18 Jan 01.


EQUATORIAL GUINEA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
$3.00 2001? Chelonia mydas Strip of four (lizard, snake, turtle, snail). Indigenous Fauna issue.
$3.00 2001? Chelonia mydas Single stamp w/ turtle from strip of four.


ERITREA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
Various 2001 Four Chelonian Species Pane of four se-tenant stamps w/ a different chelonian on each. International Rotary emblem on each stamp.
1 2001 Testudo graeca Adult on land, facing right. International Rotary emblem in lower right.
2 2001 Trachemys scripta elegans Adult on land facing slightly left. International Rotary emblem in upper left corner.
3 2001 Clemmys insculpta On land, facing right. International Rotary emblem in upper right corner.
5 2001 Geochelone elephantopus Adult on land facing slightly left. International Rotary emblem near upper right corner.


EVENKIA (EVENKI, EVENKYA)

Evenkia is an autonomous Oblast in Siberia.


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
800 Stylized Softshell Strip of five stamps o/p'd in black on old Soviet Union definitives. Each new stamp covers four of the old Soviet stamps. O/P'd designs include 3 lizards, 1 snake and one softshell turtle. Unauthorized WWF emblem on each stamp.
800 Stylized Softshell Single stamp w/ turtle from strip of five created by overprinting old Soviet Union definitives. Depicts unauthorized WWF emblem.


GERMANY


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
MI ** 9.80DM 01 Oct 98 Cartoon Tortoise ** This item is listed in a specialized Michel catalog of German stamps. The number is PZ6.1./02. It is a mailing label issued by Deutsche Post for prepaying postage on packages up to 20 kg in wt. This mailing label serves the same purpose as a stamp; it verifies that postage has been paid for the posted item but it also has space for the address and return address. Not a stamp in the normal sense, but it serves exactly the same purpose as a stamp. Tortoise is one of many small cartoon figures on label.


GHANA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
SC 1630 50c 08 Dec 93 Stylized Turtle Turtle and snake on a handcrafted pot w/ lid. Design identical to Scott Ghana #1640a. Formerly listed erroneously w/ a different date and no Scott no.
SC 1640 Various 08 Dec 93 Stylized Turtle S/S w/ four values (100, 250, 350, & 500c). The 100c value (Scott Ghana #1640a) has the turtle.
SC 1640 a 100c 08 Dec 93 Stylized Turtle One of four stamps on a s/s (Scott Ghana #1640). Depicts a turtle and a snake on a handcrafted pot w/ a lid. Design identical to Scott Ghana #1630.


GUINEA-BISSAU


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
100fcfa 30 Jun 01 Dermochelys coriacea Anterior half of turtle, facing right plus sketch of dorsal view.
500fcfa 30 Jun 01 Lepidochelys olivacea Anterior half of turtle, facing left plus sketch of dorsal view.
750fcfa 30 Jun 01 Chelonia mydas Anterior half of turtle, facing right plus sketch of dorsal view.
1000fcfa 30 Jun 01 Eretmochelys imbricata Anterior half of turtle, facing left plus sketch of dorsal view.
5000fcfa 30 Jun 01 Caretta caretta S/S w/ one stamp depicting anterior half of turtle facing right plus sketch of dorsal view. Additional turtle in margin of sheet.


GUYANA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
SC 3608 $400 28 Mar 01 Cartoon Tortoise S/S of one stamp featuring "Hello Kitty" a Japanese cartoon character. Prominent tortoise in selvedge. No turtle on stamp. Represents Japanese fairy tale: The Fisherman. From set of twelve s/s's, all featuring "Hello Kitty" & all representing fairy tales. Six sheets inscribed in English and six in Japanese.


HUNGARY


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
SC 3759 70ft 2001 Testudo hermanni Dorsal view. Small, pale globe in upper right corner, showing Europe.


INDONESIA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
SC 1948 1000rp 05 Jun 01 Eretmochelys imbricata Child swimming w/ turtle. Ecophila logo in upper right corner. From "Environmental Care" set.
SC 1948 a 1000rp 05 Jun 01 Eretmochelys imbricata Tete-beche pair of two Scott Indonesia #1948.


IRELAND


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
SC 1280 30p 24 Jan 01 Stylized Turtle S/S of three w/ one snake, one frog, & one turtle. Turtle has stars on its back. Also denominated 0.38 euros.
SC 1280 c 30p 24 Jan 01 Stylized Turtle Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Ireland #1280. Also denominated 0.38 euros.
SC 1285 30p 24 Jan 01 Stylized Turtle Single self-adhesive stamp w/ turtle from Scott Ireland #1285a. Also denominated 0.38 euros.
SC 1285 a 30p 24 Jan 01 Stylized Turtle Booklet of 10 self-adhesives plus 10 labels w/ five different stamp designs. Turtle on one design only. Also denominated 0.38 euros.


KOREA, NORTH


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
** Various 30 Apr 80 Unidentified Sea Turtle S/S w/ five stamps plus one label. One stamp is MI 1988 (SG N 1966). ** Footnoted in SG but not numbered. Not listed in SC or MI.


KOREA, SOUTH


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
SC 185 500wn 1952 Stone Turtle Tombstone This exists as an individual stamp and on a presentation sheet.


KYRGYZSTAN


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
20c 2000? Eretmochelys imbricata Swimming up and right. In "e" position on sheet.


LIBERIA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
$15 15 Sep 01 Eretmochelys imbricata Pane 1 of two panes of eight se-tenant $15 stamps. "Marine Life of Africa and the Atlantic". Turtle on 1 stamp only.
$15 15 Sep 01 Eretmochelys imbricata Single stamp w/ turtle from "Marine Life of Africa and Atlantic" pane.
$100.00 15 Sep 01 Chelonia mydas S/S w/ one stamp from "Marine Life of Africa and the Atlantic" issue.
$15 15 Sep 01 Eretmochelys imbricata Pane 1 of two panes of nine se-tenant stamps each. "Ocean Life" issue. Turtle on one stamp only.
$15 15 Sep 01 Eretmochelys imbricata Single stamp w/ turtle from Pane 1 of "Ocean Life" issue.
$15 15 Sep 01 Dermochelys coriacea Pane 2 of two panes of nine se-tenant $15 stamps each. Turtle on one stamp only. "Ocean Life" issue.
$15 15 Sep 01 Dermochelys coriacea Single stamp w/ turtle from Pane 2 of "Ocean Life" issue.
$15 15 Sep 01 Geochelone pardalis Pane 2 of two panes of eight se-tenant $15 stamps each. Turtle on one stamp only. "Monkeys and Reptiles" issue.
$15 15 Sep 01 Geochelone pardalis Single stamp w/ tortoise from Pane 2 of "Monkeys and Reptiles" issue.


MALAGASY REPUBLIC

MALAGASY REPUBLIC is listed under MADAGASCAR in the Scott Catalog.


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
250fmg 2001 Six Species of Chelonians Sheet of six stamps, all w/ a large, prominent chelonian. Each stamp inscribed "50 Ariary".
250fmg 2001 Geochelone gigantea On land, facing left.
250fmg 2001 Dermochelys coriacea Adult swimming left.
250fmg 2001 Geochelone pardalis Adult facing right.
250fmg 2001 Caretta caretta Adult swimming down and left.
250fmg 2001 Emys orbicularis Adult basking.
250fmg 2001 Lepidochelys kempi Adult swimming down and left.


MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
SC 445 60c 16 Jul 01 Lepidochelys olivacea Pane 1 of two panes of six se-tenant 60c stamps issued this date. Turtle, dolphin, shark, and 3 fish. Turtle on one stamp only. Inscribed in gold "Underwater Treasures of Micronesia".
SC 445 b 60c 16 Jul 01 Lepidochelys olivacea Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Micronesia #445.
SC 446 60c 16 Jul 01 Caretta caretta Pane 2 of two panes of se-tenant 60c stamps issued his date. Turtle and 5 fish. Turtle on one stamp only. Inscribed in gold "Underwater Treasures of Micronesia".
SC 446 a 60c 16 Jul 01 Caretta caretta Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Micronesia #446.


MOZAMBIQUE


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
9,500mt 08 Aug 01 Dermochelys coriacea Pane 1 of two panes of six 9,500mt stamps each, issued this date. Turtle on one stamp only. Pane inscribed "Fantastic Creatures of the Deep".
9,500mt 08 Aug 01 Dermochelys coriacea Single stamp w/ turtle from "Fantastic Creatures of the Deep" sheet.


NEW CALEDONIA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
135 09 Oct 01 Unidentified Sea Turtle Various sea animals around a transparent submersible vessel. One turtle on stamp.
** 100f 27 Apr 01 Unidentified Sea Turtle Sheet containing five each of three different stamps (five strips of three), all depicting chambered nautiluses. Inscribed "Aquarium de Noumea". Turtle in selvedge of sheet. No turtles on stamps. Date also reported as 22 May 01. Scott lists a strip of three of these stamps as New Caledonia # 872, but every strip does not have the turtle in the selvedge.


NIUE


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
SC 756 50c 10 May 01 Chelonia mydas Hatchling emerging from egg.
SC 757 $1.00 10 May 01 Eretmochelys imbricata Adult swimming underwater.
SC 758 $3.00 10 May 01 Chelonia mydas Adult on beach.


PHILIPPINES


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
SC 2711 5p 01 Feb 01 Eretmochelys imbricata Horiz. strip of five w/ turtle on one. Hong Kong 2001 Stamp Exhibition is on stamp rather than on margin as in Scott Philippines #2716. Turtle stamp inscribed "Pawikan". Date also reprted as 3 Feb 01.


PITCAIRN ISLANDS


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
Various 11 Oct 01 Unidentified Sea Turtle Horiz. strip of four stamps plus one label. Label inscribed "The Art of Pitcairn - Woodcarving". Small silouettes of sea turtles in selvedge in addition to sea turtle on one stamp.
$3.00 11 Oct 01 Unidentified Sea Turtle Single stamp w/ turtle from strip of four. Turtle in water next to open boat, w/ large ship in background.


SINGAPORE


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
*** 26 Jul 01 Stylized Tortoise Sheet of ten non-denominated stamps w/ no designs. Inscribed "For Local Addresses Only" and "Affix Your Favorite Pet Sticker Here". Sheet also contains twelve stickers that are not valid for postage, three of which depict tortoises. The stamp is intended to be affixed to a cover and one of the stickers (of the sender's choice) is then applied to the stamp to provide the design. *** Non-denominated. Each stamp inscribed "For Local Addresses Only".


ST. KITTS


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
SC 488 $1.60 12 Mar 01 Dermochelys coriacea One of five panes of six $1.60 stamps each, issued this date. All depict flora and fauna of the Caribbean. Turtle on one stamp only. Pane inscribed "Caribbean Tropical Fish".
SC 488 f $1.60 12 Mar 01 Dermochelys coriacea Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott St. Kitts # 488.


ST. THOMAS AND PRINCE ISLANDS


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
2001 Unidentified Sea Turtle Sheet #1 of four identical stamps w/ large sea turtle in selvedge surrounding stamps. WWF logo in margin of sheet.
2001 Unidentified Sea Turtle Single stamp from sheet #1.
2001 Unidentified Sea Turtle Sheet #2 of four identical stamps w/ large sea turtle in selvedge surrounding stamps. WWF logo in margin of sheet.
2001 Unidentified Sea Turtle Single stamp from sheet #2.
2001 Unidentified Sea Turtle Sheet #3 of four identical stamps w/ large sea turtles in selvedge surrounding stamps. WWF logo in margin of sheet.
2001 Unidentified Sea Turtle Single stamp from sheet #3.
2001 Unidentified Sea Turtle Sheet #4 of four identical stamps w/ large sea turtles in selvedge surrounding stamps. WWF logo in sheet margin.
2001 Unidentified Sea Turtle Single stamp from sheet #4.


ST. VINCENT (BEQUIA)


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
2001? Dermochelys coriacea WWF issue.
2001? Dermochelys coriacea WWF issue.
2001? Dermochelys coriacea WWF issue.
2001? Dermochelys coriacea WWF issue.


TADJIKISTAN

Tadjikistan is a former republic of the Soviet Union that gained its independence in 1991.


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
Various Unidentified Sea Turtle Se-tenant sheet of nine stamps depicting marine mammals, fish, and a turtle. Turtle on one stamp only.
5.00 Unidentified Sea Turtle Adult swimming to right, underwater. Single stamp w/ turtle from sheet of nine.


TANNU TUVA (TOUVA)


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
Various 1996 Unidentified Sea Turtle Pane of six stamps depicting whales, penguins, and a shark. O/P'd in gold w/ a Rotary emblem, Scouts emblem, and a Conservation Year slogan. Small turtle in upper left selvedge of pane. These are Cinderellas.
Various 1996 Unidentified Sea Turtle Pane of six stamps depicting whales, penguins, and a shark. O/P'd in red w/ a Rotary emblem, Scouts emblem, and a Conservation Year slogan. Small turtle in upper left selvedge of pane. These are Cinderellas.
Various 1996 Unidentified Sea Turtle Pane of six stamps depicting whales, penguins, and a shark. No o/p. Small turtle in upper left selvedge of pane. These are Cinderellas.
2000 2001? Unidentified Tortoise S/S of one stamp depicting raccoon and cactus on stamp and many animals (including tortoise) and other cacti in selvedge. Only anterior half of tortoise is shown.


TOGO


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
250f 2001? Eretmochelys imbricata Sheet of twelve se-tenant 250f stamps depicting various forms of sea life. Two turtles on one of the stamps.
250f 2001? eretmochelys imbricata Single stamp w/ two turtles from sheet of twelve.


VANUATU


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
Various 2001? Unidentified Sea Turtle Strip of four stamps all depicting sand drawings. Sand drawing of sea turtle on one.
110v 2001? Unidentified Sea Turtle Single stamp w/ turtle from strip of four.


ZIMBABWE


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
$28 24 Jul 01 Cartoon Tortoise S/S of six stamps. One depicts a scene from African Folklore: "The Tortoise Who Collected Wisdom". S/S not yet listed by Scott but set of six is listed.
$28 24 Jul 01 Cartoon Tortoise Single stamp depicting turtle from s/s of six. Depicts scene from African Folklore: "The Tortoise Who Collected Wisdom". Not yet listed by Scott but set of six is listed.
SC 890 $28 24 Jul 01 Cartoon Turtle Scene from African Folklore: "The Tortoise Who Collected Wisdom". This is from a set of six, not from a s/s of six. Stamp depicts tortoise, squirrel, and birds.


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