Spectacular 17-Sheet Set Captures Memorable Moments of 2006 Commonwealth Games

The most memorable moments of the 2006 Commonwealth Games are commemorated in a spectacular 17-sheet set now available at County Stamp Center (click the post title to view additional sheets and to order). The collection consists of 17 mint sheets with 5 to 10 stamps per sheet, attractively displayed with written highlights about the champions, sports and history of the Games. Sports featured include men and women's basketball, cycling, swimming, hockey, gymnastics and weightlifting, among others. Pictures from the opening and closing ceremonies and memorable moments during the Games are featured on 3 special sheets.

Held in Melbourne, Australia in March 2006, the 18th Commonwealth Games brought together 5,000 elite athletes from the 53 member countries of the Commonwealth of Nations. Begun as the British Empire Games in 1930, the Games have been held every 4 years since, being interrupted only by World War II. The Games feature many Olympic sports as well as sports popular in primarily Commonwealth countries such as lawn bowls, rugby sevens and netball. Only 6 teams have attended every Commonwealth Games since its inception: Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales, according to an article on Wikipedia.

County Stamp Center is pleased to offer this comprehensive 17-sheet souvenir set of the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Visit our website to view this impressive collection and many other stamps commemorating sports and world sporting events. Come to County Stamp Center for all your philatelic needs.