The 23rd World Championships of
Rhythmic Sports Gymnastics

R354
IssueThe 23rd World Championships of
Rhythmic Sports Gymnastics
PrefectureOsaka
Date of Issue27 September 1999 (Heisei 11)
Denomination80 yen
Quantity6,900,000 copies
DesignSports Paradise
Quantity 6,900,000 copies
Image Area22.5 x 33.0 millimeters
PrintingOffset in 5 colours
Sheet20 copies (4 x 5)
DesignerHideaki Jimmy Onishi (painter)
Sold atPost offices in Kinki, and
the appointed post offices
(see the menu page)
First Day of Issue
Postmark		Osaka Port Post Office
Catalog No.R354

Japanese Stamp Specialized Catalog (JSCA) and SAKURA Catalog number is adopted.


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(Small Notes for the Issue)

The 23rd World Championships of Rhythmic Sports Gymnastics was held at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium, from 28 September to 3 October 1999. This is the first time for the champoinships to be held in Asia. There were fifty-nine countries and areas participating the event. The stamp represents "Osaka, Sports Paradise," a slogan of the city and a gymnast.