Stamps of Eastern Europe present themselves in many diverse ways, from Magic Cubes to Illusions. And, sometimes these stamps may depict the Magic of Science or the accomplishments of Scientists. Hungaria Stamp Exchange is delighted to share highlights of several newly and recently released remarkable stamps.
It’s the 50th Anniversary of the Rubik’s Cube®. What better way to celebrate this international phenomenon than the issuance of an engaging philatelic suite which includes a First Day Cover with a special Rubik’s cache, Souvenir sheet, and an enticing Stamp Kit. The kit is ready to assemble and includes the cube and decorative holder. An earlier stamp issuance celebrated the First Rubik’s Cube® championship which was held in Budapest.
The Rubik’s Cube®, or Magic Cube as it was originally called, was invented by architect and designer Ernő Rubik Jr. As a designer and expert on innovation and creativity, he created many logic toys with his most famous invention, the Rubik’s Cube®, becoming a captivating puzzle. When Rubik licensed his patented invention to a US toymaker, it became known as Rubik’s Cube®, and went on to become a global phenomenon.
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