Worldwide Stamp New Issues - Cuba.

Last updated December 2002.

Firstly I wish to thank Alfred Brito for his permission to make use of the Cuban new issue information held on his web site.

• 1997, January 15. "Hong Kong `97" Stamp Exhibition. Cats.
  • 10c.
  • 15c.
  • 15c.
  • 65c.
  • 75c.
  • 1p.
• 1997, January 24. Centenary of Cinema in Cuba.
  • 15c.
  • 65c.
• 1997, February 20. Havana Zoo.
  • 10c.
  • 15c. 
  • 15c.
  • 75c.
  • 90c.
• 1997, February 22. Chinese Lunar New Year.
  •  15c.
• 1997, March 13. 40th Anniversary of the Assualt on the Presidential Palace.
  • 15c.
• 1997, March 25. World Cup Soccer Championships, France.
  •  10c.
  • 15c.
  • 15c.
  • 65c.
  • 75c.
  • 1p.
• 1997, April 4. 35th Anniversary of the U.J.C.
  •  15c.
• 1997, April 24. Stamp Day.
  •  15c.
  • 65c.
• 1997, May 18. Centenaries of the Deaths of Generals in the War of Independence.
  •  15c. 
  • 15c.
• 1997, May 20. Cuban Butterflies.
  •  10c.
  • 15c.
  • 15c.
  • 65c.
  • 85c
• 1997, May 20. Centenary of the Death of General Gregorio Luperon.
  • 65c.
• 1997, May 29. 150 Years of Chinese Presence in Cuba.
  •  15c.
• 1997, May 31. 50th Anniversary of Cuban Membership of the United Nations.
  •  65c.
• 1997, July 28. 14th World Youth and Students' Festival.
  • 10c.
  • 15c.
  • 15c.
  • 65c.
  • 75c.
• 1997, July 30. 40th Anniversary of the Death of Frank Pais.
  •  15c.
• 1997, July 30. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  •  10c.
  • 15c.
  • 15c.
  • 15c.
  • 65c.
  • 65c.
  • 75c.
• 1997, August 15. Birds of the Caribbean.
  • 15c Gorrion Amarillo.
  • 15c Cotorra.
  • 15c Capitan Cabecirrojo.
  • 15c Trojon.
  • 65c Loro.
  • 65c Colibri.
  • 75c Siguita.
• 1997, August 15. 50th Anniversary of Indian Independence.
  •  15c Mahatma Gandhi.
• 1997, September 15. Great Composers.
  •  10c Liszt.
  • 15c Beethoven.
  • 15c Bach.
  • 15c Chopin.
  • 65c Cervantes.
  • 75c Chopin.
• 1997, September 27. Tourism.
  •  10c Valle de Vinales.
  • 15c Cayo Jutia.
  • 65c Soroa.
  • 75c Rio San Juan.
• 1997, September 30. Cuban Flowers.
  •  10c Majagua.
  • 15c Vicaria.
  • 15c Romerillo.
  • 15c Votimel.
  • 65c Salta Perico.
  • 75c Marilope.
• 1997, October 1. 50th Anniversary of the Eastern University.
  • 15c.
• 1997, October 8. 30th Anniversary of Guerrilla Combat.
  •  15c.
  • 65c.
  • 75c.
• 1997, October 12. America Stamps.
  • 15c 19th-century mail carrier.
  • 65c 20th-century mail carrier.
• 1997, October 30. Human Prehistory.
  • 10c.
  • 15c.
  • 15c.
  • 15c.
  • 65c.
  • 75c.
• 1997, November 7. 80th Anniversary of the October Revolution.
  •  75c.
• 1997, November 19. 150th Anniversary of Cuban Railways.
  •  10c "John Bull", 1830.
  • 15c "Old Ironsides", 1832.
  • 15c "Baldwin" 1910 - 1913.
  • 65c "T.E.M4:1", 1970.
  • 75c "T.E.-114-K", 1975.
• 1997, November 21. 50th Anniversary of the Conference of Commerce.
  • 65c.
• 1997, December 29. Centenary of the Birth of Victor Manuel Garcia.
  •  15c.
• 1998, January 14. Visit of Pope John Paul II to Cuba.
  • 50c Pope John Paul II and President Castro.
  • 50c Pope John Paul II.
    These two stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
  • 65c Pope John Paul II and church.
  • 75c Pope John Paul II and church.
• 1998, January 22. 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of Jesus Menendez.
  • 15c Portrait of Jesus Menendez.
• 1998, February 10. World Cup Soccer Championships, France.
  • 10c Soccer player in white shirt and blue trousers.
  • 15c Soccer player in yellow shirt and black trousers.
  • 15c Soccer player in red and white shirt and black trousers.
  • 65c Two soccer players, one in blue shirt and white trousers and one in white shirt and red trousers.
  • 65c Two soccer players, one in blue and red shirt and blue trousers and one in blue and white shirt and blue trousers.
  • 1p Soccer player in purple and white shirt (Miniature sheet).
• 1998, February 15. Centenary of the Death of Isabel Rubio Diaz.
  • 15c Portrait of Isabel Rubio Diaz.
• 1998, February 19. Centenary of the Death of General Vidal Ducasse Reeve.
  • 15c Portrait of General Vidal Ducasse Reeve.
• 1998, February 24. 40th Anniversary of Radio Rebelde.
  • 15c Soldier and Radio Announcer.
• 1998, March 10. Fire Engines.
  • 10c Shand Mason Steamer, 1901.
  • 15c Havana F.D. firefighter transport, 1905.
  • 15c American La France, 1921.
  • 65c Chevrolet 6400 pumper, 1952.
  • 75c American La France pumper, 1966.
    I wish to thank John Kohlman for supplying these details.
• 1998, March 15. 120th Anniversary of the Baragua Protest.
  • 15c Portrait and Monument.
• 1998, March 23. 10th Anniversary of the Victory at Cuito Cunavale.
  • 15c Flags and Tank.
• 1998, March 30. Chinese Lunar New Year.
  • 15c Tiger.
• 1998, April 15. Pure-bred Dogs.
  • 10c Dog.
  • 15c Dog.
  • 15c Dog.
  • 65c Dog.
  • 75c Dog.
• 1998, May 15. Evolution of the Chimpanzee.
  • 10c Chimpanzee swinging.
  • 15c Head of chimpanzee.
  • 15c Head and hands of chimpanzee.
  • 65c Chimpanzee and young.
  • 75c Chimpanzee on branch.
• 1998, May 20. "Juvalux `98" Stamp Exhibition. Miniature sheet.
  • 1p Postman on bicycle, and letter box.
• 1998, May 22. "Lisboa `98" International Stamp Exhibition.
  • 15c Stingray.
  • 15c Eels.
  • 65c Angler fish.
  • 75c Eel.
• 1998, June 2. Centenary of the Birth of Federico Garcia Lorca.
  • 15c Portrait and letter.
• 1998, June 5. World Environment Day.
  • 65c Crab.
  • 65c Fish.
• 1998, June 30. Diana, Princess of Wales Commemoration.
  • 10c Portrait.
  • 10c Portrait.
  • 10c Portrait.
  • 15c Portrait.
  • 15c Portrait.
  • 65c Portrait.
  • 75c Portrait.
• 1998, July 26. 45th Anniversary of the Assault on the Moncada Barracks.
  • 15c Portrait and house.
  • 65c Portrait and barracks.
• 1998, July 31. International Exposition, Hanover, 2000.
  • 15c Mascot and pavilion.
  • 15c Mascot "Twipsy".
  • 15c Mascot and atomic diagram.
  • 15c Map of Germany superimposed on German flag.
  • 65c Mascot and Eiffel Tower.
  • 75c Mascot and fireworks.
• 1998, August 8. 18th Central American and Caribbean Games.
  • 15c Baseball.
• 1998, September 8. 50th Anniversary of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
  • 75c Portrait and fireworks.
• 1998, September 9. Centenary of Japanese Immigration.
  • 75c Mask and Emblem.
• 1998, September 10. 30th Anniversary of the National Botanical Garden. Orchids.
  • 10c White orchid.
  • 15c Orange orchid.
  • 15c Pink orchid.
  • 65c Red orchid.
  • 65c Pink orchid.
• 1998, September 25. 5th Congress of the C.D.R.
  • 15c Congress Emblem and Buildings.
• 1998, September 27. Tourism.
  • 10c Lizard and archway.
  • 15c Lizard and open country.
  • 65c Lizard and seashore.
  • 75c Lizard and forest.
• 1998, October 12. America Stamps.
  • 65c Portrait of a woman.
  • 75c Portrait of a woman.
• 1998, October 21. World Wide Fund for Nature. The Cuban Parakeet.
  • 10c Parakeet on stick.
  • 15c Parakeet in tree trunk.
  • 65c Parakeet on branch.
  • 75c Head of parakeet.
• 1998, October 28. 50th Anniversary of the Cuban National Ballet.
  • 15c Ballet dancer.
  • 65c Two ballet dancers on stage.
• 1998, November 8. 40th Anniversary of the Massacre at O'Farril and Goicuria.
  • 15c Building and three portraits.
• 1998, November 30. 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Guisa.
  • 15c Soldier and scene.
• 1998, December 10. 50th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights.
  • 65c Human figures in circle.
• 1998, December 11. Centenary of the Death of General Calixto Garcia.
  • 65c Portrait of General Calixto Garcia.
• 1998, December 16. 145th Anniversary of the Death of Felix Varela.
  • 75c Portrait of Felix Varela, and building.
• 1998, December 25. Centenary of the War of Independence.
  • 15c Portrait and soldier on horseback.
  • 15c Portrait and tower.
  • 15c Soldiers on horseback and portrait.
  • 15c Portrait and speaker in front of flag.
  • 15c Soldiers on horseback and portrait.
  • 15c Soldiers on horseback and portrait.
  • 15c Portrait and meeting in front of flags.
  • 15c Soldier on horseback and portrait.
  • 65c Portrait and speaker on platform.
  • 75c Group of people and portrait.
• 1998, December 27. 40th Anniversary of the Fall of Palma Soriano.
  • 15c Map and Soldiers.
• 1999, January 1. 40th Anniversary of the Triumph of the Revolution.
  • 65c Ship and soldiers.
  • 65c Castro in military vehicle.
  • 65c Castro making speech.
• 1999, January 5. 40th Anniversary of the National Police.
  • 15c Police Car and Motor Cycle.
• 1999, January 28. 60th Anniversary of the Cuban Workers' Centre.
  • 15c Monument and Crowd.
• 1999, February 5. Chinese Lunar New Year. Year of the Rabbit.
  • 75c Rabbit.
• 1999, February 21. 75th Anniversary of the Death of V.I. Lenin.
  • 75c Two portraits of V.I. Lenin.
• 1999, March 10. Prehistoric Animals.
  • 10c Dinosaur.
  • 15c Dinosaur.
  • 15c Dinosaur.
  • 65c Lizard.
  • 75c Dinosaur.
• 1999, March 22. Famous Cuban Musicians.
  • 5c Portrait.
  • 15c Portrait.
  • 15c Portrait.
  • 35c Portrait.
  • 65c Portrait.
  • 75c Portrait.
• 1999, March 25. Bicentenary of the Arrival in Havana of Simon Bolivar.
  • 65c Portrait of Simon Bolivar.
  • 65c Building and statue.
• 1999, March 26. 40th Anniversary of the Organization of State Security.
  • 65c Arms.
• 1999, April 10. "China `99" International Stamp Exhibition. Miniature sheet.
  • 1p Panda.
• 1999, April 24. Stamp Day.
  • 15c Rocket mail.
  • 65c Postman on horseback.
• 1999, April 24. House of the Americas.
  • 65c Festival.
• 1999, April 27. "Ibra `99" Stamp Exhibition. Miniature sheet.
  • 1p Railway train.
• 1999, May 17. 40th Anniversary of Agrarian Reform.
  • 15c Signing document.
• 1999, May 26. 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Felipe Poey. Fish.
  • 5c Fish.
  • 15c Fish.
  • 65c Fish.
  • 65c Fish.
  • 1p Portrait of Felipe Poey (Miniature sheet).
• 1999, June 2. "Philexfrance `99" Stamp Exhibition. Miniature sheet.
  • 1p Napoleon on horseback.
• 1999, June 25. Pan - American Games, Winnipeg.
  • 15c Baseball.
  • 65c Volleyball.
  • 75c Boxing.
• 1999, August 21. 50th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
  • 5c Painting.
  • 15c Painting.
  • 40c Painting.
  • 65c Painting.
  • 75c Painting.
• 1999, August 22. "China `99" World Stamp Exhibition. Paintings.
  • 5c Painting.
  • 5c Painting of a horse.
  • 15c Painting of a woman.
  • 15c Painting of a village.
  • 15c Painting of people riding a horse.
  • 40c Painting of trees.
  • 65c Painting of a woman.
  • 75c Painting of musicians.
• 1999, September 16. 125th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union.
  • 75c Portrait, and Universal Postal Union emblem.
• 1999, September 27. Tourism.
  • 10c Butterfly and Building.
  • 15c Butterfly and Building.
  • 65c Butterfly and Building.
  • 75c Butterfly and Building.
• 1999, October 1. "Hannover 2000" International Exhibition.
  • 5c World Map.
  • 15c "Twipsy".
  • 15c Old buildings.
  • 15c Modern buildings.
  • 65c Old buildings.
  • 75c Exhibition buildings.
• 1999, October 8. 70th Anniversary of Cuban Airlines.
  • 15c Propeller aircraft.
  • 15c Jet aircraft.
  • 65c Aircraft.
  • 75c Aircraft.
• 1999, October 12. America Stamps.
  • 15c Pigeon and Emblem.
  • 65c Dove and Emblem.
• 1999, October 16. 40th Anniversary of M.I.N.F.A.R. and M.N.R.
  • 15c Building.
  • 65c Building and marchers.
• 1999, October 28. 40th Anniversary of the Disappearance of Camilo Cienfuegos.
  • 15c Portrait of Camilo Cienfuegos.
• 1999, November 5. 10th Ibero-American Summit of Chiefs of States and Governments.
  • 15c Buildings.
  • 65c Buildings.
  • 65c Buildings (different).
  • 75c Buildings.
    These last two stamps were issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 1999, December 11. 12th Congress of the Cuban Philatelic Federation.
  • 1p Steam locomotive (Miniature sheet).
• 1999, December 15. Centenary of the Birth of Ernest Hemingway.
  • 65c Portait of Ernest Hemingway, and swordfish.
• 1999, December 20. Centenary of the Birth of Ruben Martinez Villena.
  • 15c Portrait of Ruben Martinez Villena.
• 1999, December 21. 150th Anniversary of the Death of Tomas Romay Chacon.
  • 65c Portrait of Tomas Romay Chacon.
• 2000, January 10. Chinese Lunar New Year.
  • 15c Dragon.
• 2000, January 26. Folklore.
  • 10c Painting.
  • 15c Painting.
  • 65c Painting.
  • 75c Painting.
• 2000, February 25. International Stamp Exhibition, Bangkok.
  • 10c Butterfly.
  • 15c Butterfly.
  • 15c Butterfly.
  • 65c Butterfly.
  • 75c Butterfly.
• 2000, April 7. Southern Summit.
  • 75c Map of the world showing participating nations.
• 2000, April 22. 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin.
  • 75c Portrait of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin.
• 2000, April 24. Stamp Day.
  • 65c Building and early stamp of Cuba.
  • 90c Portrait, envelope and early airplane.
• 2000, April 25. 35th Anniversary of Che Guevara in the Congo.
  • 65c Portrait of Che Guevara and map of Congo.
• 2000, April 27. 60th Anniversary of Captain San Luis.
  • 65c Portrait of Captain San Luis.
• 2000, May 5. "London 2000" International Stamp Exhibition.
  • 5c Steam locomotive.
  • 10c Steam locomotive.
  • 15c Steam locomotive.
  • 65c Steam locomotive.
  • 75c Steam locomotive.
  • 1p Steam locomotive (Miniature sheet).
• 2000, May 18. "W.I.P.A. 2000" International Stamp Exhibition.
  • 10c Zeppelin and portrait.
  • 15c Zeppelin and two portraits.
  • 50c Zeppelin and two portraits.
  • 65c Zeppelin and two portraits.
  • 75c Zeppelin and portrait.
    Total face value of this series: 1p70.
  • 1p (Miniature sheet).
• 2000, June 20. Second World Meeting of Friendship and Solidarity with Cuba.
  • 65c Cuban flag and emblem.
• 2000, July 11. 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Jose de la Luz y Caballero.
  • 65c Portrait and text.
• 2000, July 12. Centenary of Amadeo Roldan.
  • 65c Portrait and violin.
• 2000, July 20. Children's Stories from "La Edad de Oro".
  • 5c Scene.
  • 10c Scene.
  • 15c Scene.
  • 50c Scene.
  • 60c Scene.
  • 75c Scene.
    These six stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
• 2000, August 12. 20th Anniversary of the Assocation of Latin American Integration.
  • 65c Map of South America, and flags.
• 2000, August 17. "Olymphilex 2000" Stamp Exhibition. Miniature sheet.
  • 1p Runner with torch, and part of map of Australia.
• 2000, August 20. Olympic Games, Sydney.
  • 5c Running.
  • 15c Soccer.
  • 65c Baseball.
  • 75c Cycling.
• 2000, August 22. Centenary of the Birth of Pedro Kouri Esmeja.
  • 65c Looking into a microscope.
• 2000, August 23. 40th Anniversary of the F.M.C.
  • 15c Flag and people.
• 2000, September 7. "Espana 2000" Stamp Exhibition.
  • 10c Letter and scene.
  • 15c Scene and stamp.
  • 15c Scene and letter.
  • 65c Stamps and scene.
  • 75c Stamp and scene.
    These five stamps were also issued, together, in a miniature sheet.
  • 1p Portrait (Miniature sheet).
• 2000, September 18. 20th Pan-American Railroads Congress.
  • 65c Tracks and buildings.
• 2000, September 26. Beaches. Joint issue with China.
  • 15c Beach in China.
  • 15c Beach in Cuba.
• 2000, September 27. Tourism.
  • 10c Turtle and underwater scene.
  • 15c Underwater scene.
  • 65c Underwater scene.
  • 75c Underwater scene.
• 2000, September 28. 40th Anniversary of the C.D.R.
  • 15c Scenes.
• 2000, October 12. America Stamps. Campaign against A.I.D.S.
  • 15c Emblem and family.
  • 65c Emblem and couple.
• 2000, November 7. 200th Anniversary of the Visit of Alexander von Humboldt to Cuba.
  • 15c Portrait and building.
  • 65c Portrait, page and building.
• 2000, November 7. 25th Anniversary of the Cuban Intervention in Angola.
  • 75c Soldiers with flags.
• 2000, December 20. The New Millennium. Snails.
  • 65c Snail.
  • 65c Snail.
  • 65c Snail.
  • 65c Snail.
  • 65c Snail.
• 2000, December 20. Revenue Stamps.
  • 5p red. Numeral.
  • 10p yellow. Numeral.
  • 20p blue. Numeral.
• 2001, January 10. Lunar New Year.
  • 15c Snake.
• 2001, January 25. "Hong Kong 2001" Stamp Exhibition. Birds.
  • 5c Bird.
  • 10c Bird.
  • 10c Bird.
  • 65c Bird.
  • 75c Bird.
  • 1p Bird (Miniature sheet).
• 2001, February 23. 40th Anniversary of I.N.D.E.R.
  • 65c Building.
• 2001, March 15. 40th Anniversary of A.C.N.U.R.
  • 65c Crowd.
• 2001, March 20. Antique Trains.
  • 10c Train.
  • 15c Train.
  • 40c Train.
  • 65c Train.
  • 75c Train.
• 2001, April 17. Interparliamentary Union Conference.
  • 65c Lighthouse and emblem.
• 2001, April 19. Bay of Pigs.
  • 65c Painting.
• 2001, April 25. Dogs and Cats.
  • 10c Cats.
  • 15c Dogs.
  • 15c Dogs and cats.
  • 65c Dogs.
  • 75c Dogs and cats.
• 2001, May 1. 40th Anniversary of Radio Havana.
  • 65c Emblems.
• 2001, May 7. Tourism Convention.
  • 65c Scene.
• 2001, May 10. "Belgica 2001" Stamp Exhibition.
  • 5c Building.
  • 10c Building.
  • 15c Building.
  • 65c Building.
  • 75c Building.
  • 1p Building (Miniature sheet).
• 2001, June 6. 40th Anniversary of the Ministry of the Interior.
  • 65c Emblems.
• 2001, June 20. "Philanippon `01" International Stamp Exhibition. Modern Trains.
  • 5c Train.
  • 10c Train.
  • 15c Train.
  • 65c Train.
  • 75c Train.
  • 1p Trains (Miniature sheet).
• 2001, July 20. 1700th Anniversary of the Founding of San Marino.
  • 75c Fortifications and statue.
• 2001, September 17. Marine Life.
  • 5c Fish.
  • 10c Frog.
  • 15c Crab.
  • 65c Shellfish.
  • 75c Fish.
  • 1p Lobster (Miniature sheet).
• 2001, September 21. Tourism.
  • 10c Scene and portrait.
  • 15c Scene and portrait.
  • 65c Scene and portrait.
  • 75c Scene and portrait.
• 2001, September 21. Recovery of Raw Materials.
  • 65c Emblem and portrait.
• 2001, October 9. International Year of Dialogue among Nations.
  • 65c Figures, globe and forms of communication.
• 2001, October 12. America Stamps.
  • 15c Flower.
  • 65c Shell.
• 2001, October 18. Centenary of the Jose Marti National Library.
  • 15c Building and emblem.
• 2001, October 22. 25th Anniversary of the Crime of Barbados.
  • 5c Scene.
  • 10c Scene.
  • 15c Scene.
  • 50c Scene.
  • 65c Scene.
• 2001, November 27. Eduardo R. Chibas Commemoration.
  • 65c Portrait.
• 2001, December 1. 40th Anniversary of the Napoleonic Museum.
  • 10c Equestrian statue.
  • 10c Equestrian statue.
  • 65c Equestrian statue.
  • 75c Equestrian statue.
• 2001, December 10. 40th Congress of the Colombofil Federation of Cuba. Doves.
  • 65c Dove.
  • 65c Dove.
  • 65c Dove.
  • 65c Dove.
  • 65c Dove.
• 2001, December 12. Centenary of the Birth of Pablo de la Torriente Brau.
  • 75c Portrait.
• 2001, December 20. "Forgotten by the Oscars". Celebrated Cinema Artists.
  • 5c Portrait.
  • 10c Portrait.
  • 10c Portrait.
  • 15c Portrait.
  • 15c Portrait.
  • 15c Portrait.
  • 15c.
  • 65c Portrait.
  • 65c Portrait.
  • 75c Portrait.

Cuban Philatelic Links.

The most recent New Issues of Cuba are listed on Alfred Brito's web site at http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/Park/4600/Cuba2001/CubaFrame.htm .

Information on the World Wide Fund for Nature issue is available from Eurofila from their web site at http://www1.omnitel.net/eurofila/pricelists/wwf.htm .

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