Ireland year 1960 EUROPA Stamps set MNH The Ireland 1960 EUROPA stamps were the first set issued by Ireland under the banner of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT), whose initials appeared on the stamps from this year onward. The “MNH” in your request stands for Mint Never Hinged, indicating the stamps are in pristine, unused condition with the original gum intact and undamaged. Here are the key details for the complete MNH set: Issue Date: September 19, 1960 Number of Stamps: 2 Common Design Theme: For the 1960 issue, the design was common across all participating countries. It featured a stylized wheel of a chariot/wagon with the letters “CEPT” incorporated into the wheel’s center. This design symbolized cooperation and connection. The design was created by Pentti Rahikainen of Finland. Inscriptions: Each stamp includes the country name in Irish, “ÉIRE,” and the common theme inscription “EUROPA C.E.P.T.” Denomination (Pre-Decimal)Color/DescriptionCatalog Number (Scott)Catalog Number (Stanley Gibbons – SG)6 pence (6d)Brown#175#1821 shilling 3 pence (1/3d)Purple#176#183