Ireland postage stamps year 1976 Bicentenary of American Revolution MNH Ireland issued a set of stamps in 1976 to commemorate the Bicentenary of the American Declaration of Independence (1776-1976). This issue is notable for its theme, which celebrates the historical and ancestral links between Ireland and the United States. Here are the details for the commemorative issue: DenominationDesign SubjectColor SchemeCatalog Number (Scott)Catalog Number (Stanley Gibbons – SG)7 pence (7p)13-Star Flag (Early American Flag)Multicolored (Silver inscription)#389#3918 pence (8p)50-Star Flag (Modern American Flag)Multicolored (Silver inscription)#390#3929 pence (9p)Benjamin Franklin (5¢ Albany Provisional Essay)Blue and Red#391#39315 pence (15p)Benjamin Franklin (5¢ Albany Provisional Essay)Orange and Blue#392#394 Key Information: Date of Issue: May 17, 1976 Number of Stamps in Set: 4 Designers: The stamps were designed by Peter Wildbur and Louis le Brocquy. Miniature Sheet: The set of four stamps was also issued in a Souvenir Sheet (or Miniature Sheet). This sheet is a popular collectible due to a low surviving quantity, as a large number of the originally printed sheets were destroyed. The souvenir sheet carries a separate catalog number (e.g., Scott #392b or similar). Inscription: The stamps bear the inscription “American Declaration of Independence 1776” and the country name “ÉIRE”.