The 50th Anniversary of the Central and Pacific Leagues
of Professional Baseball Clubs of Japan

1. (left):
Yokohama
Bay Stars
2. (right):
Chunichi
Dragons
7. (left):
Seibu
Lions
8. (right):
Nippon Ham
Fighters
3. (left):
Yomiuri
Giants
4. (right):
Yakult
Swallows
9. (left):
Orix
Blue Wave
10. (right):
Fukuoka
Daiei
Hawks
5. (left):
Hiroshima
Toyo Carp
6. (right):
Hanshin
Tigers
11. (left):
Kintetsu
Buffaloes
12. (right):
Chiba
Lotte
Marines

IssueThe 50th Anniversary of the Central and Pacific Leagues
of Professional Baseball Clubs of Japan
Date of Issue22 October 1999 (Heisei 11)
Denomination80 yen x 12
Designs 1. Yokohama Bay Stars (Hossie) 2. Chunichi Dragons (Shaoron) 3. Yomiuri Giants (Giabbit) 4. Yakult Swallows (Tsubakurou)
5. Hiroshima Toyo Carp (Slyly) 6. Hanshin Tigers (Tolucky) 7. Seibu Lions (Leo) 8. Nippon Ham Fighters (Fightie)
9. Orix Blue Wave (Neppy) 10. Fukuoka Daiei Hawks (Harry Hawk) 11. Kintetsu Buffaloes (Baffalead) 12. Chiba Lotte Marines (Mar-kun)
Image Areas 1. 28.5 x 41.5 millimeters 2. 27.0 x 36.5 millimeters 3. 30.0 x 37.0 millimeters 4. 27.0 x 35.5 millimeters
5. 28.0 x 44.0 millimeters 6. 32.0 x 33.5 millimeters 7. 35.0 x 35.5 millimeters 8. 27.0 x 37.0 millimeters
9. 27.0 x 35.0 millimeters 10. 31.0 x 35.5 millimeters 11. 27.0 x 42.0 millimeters 12. 27.0 x 36.5 millimeters
Sheet Size 212.5 x 140.25 millimeters
Printing Photogravure in 6 colours
Sheet12 stamps
LayoutMorita Motoharu


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(Small Notes for the Issue)

Both the Central and the Pacific Leagues of Professional Baseball Clubs of Japan were founded in 1950. The stamp depicts the character, pet-mark, or mascot of each club.