The 110th Anniversary of the Diet

C1791

Issue	The 110th Anniversary of the Diet
Date of Issue	29 November 2000 (Heisei 12)
Denomination	80 yen
Quantity	10,000,000 copies
Design	The Diet building and the pattern of the marble floor
Image Area	28.0 x 38.5 millimeters
Printing	Photogravure in 6 colours
Sheet	10 stamps (2 x 5)
Designer	Tamaki Akira (public service designer of stamps)
First Day of Issue Postmark	Tokyo Central Post Office

Japanese Stamp Specialized Catalog (JSCA) & SAKURA Catalog numbers are adopted.

(Small Notes for the Issue)
The Japanese Diet is the oldest national assembly in Asia. It was established in 1890 and the year 2000 marks its 110th anniversary. The commemorative ceremony of the 110th anniversary of the Diet was held at the hall of the House of Councillors on 29 November. The stamp depicts the front tower of the Diet building and the pattern of the marble floor in the central hall.

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