Sugar Beet, Cup & Saucer Stamp Information
- Czechoslovakia
- 1961
- Blue Black / Violet
- Commemorative
- Face Value: 20h
Interesting Stamp Information
The Sugar Beet, Cup & Saucer stamp Czechoslovakia 1961 is a unique stamp that was designed by Ladislav Jirka in 1961. The stamp features a sugar beet and a cup & saucer. The stamp is considered to be one of the most beautiful Czechoslovakian stamps ever designed.
The latin name for sugar beet is repa cukrova beta vulgaris. In Czechoslovakia, sugar beets are an important agricultural crop. They are used in producing sugar and other sweeteners, as well as ethanol. Sugar beets are also a source of food for livestock.
Sugar beets were first introduced to Czechoslovakia in the early 19th century. They quickly became an vital part of the country’s agriculture, and by the mid-20th century, sugar beets were responsible for more than half of the country’s sugar production. Today, sugar beets are grown on about a third of Czech farmland, and they remain an important part of the country’s economy.
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