STAMPS
- Belgium, 1979
On October 1st 1979, Belgium released a stamp as a way of getting young people into philately (stamp collecting). It depicted Tintin and Snowy with some stamps.
- The Netherlands, 1999
In September 1999, the Netherlands issued a set of stamps on 'Destination Moon'. It contained 2 stamps. Two differant mini sheets were released, one showing both stamps and the other with 5 of 1 stamp.
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- Belgium, 1999
On 15th October 1999, a set celebrating Belgian comics was released featuring the moon rocket from the Tintin adventures as well as a motif with a Tintin quiff.
- France, 2000
On 11th March 2000, France released a single stamp saying 'fete du timbre'. Several mini sheets of it have been released.
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- Belgium/Democratic Republic of Congo, 2001
On 31st December 2001, Belgium and The Democratic Republic of Congo released a joint issue, celebrating the book ''Tintin in the Congo''s 70th birthday, and the end of the Belgian franc.
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- France, 2002
Throughout July and August, the French post office released Tintin 'pret-a-poster' (envelopes with stamps pre-printed on them).
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- France, 2004
Another set of 'pret-a-poster' were released, one called 'Moulinsart', the other called 'Igloo Tintin'.
- Belgium, 2004
In February 2004, Belgium released a set of 'Explorers on the Moon' stamps. It was done to mark several things: Tintin's 75th anniversary, ''Explorer's on the Moon'' 50th anniversary, and the 35th anniversary of the moon landings.
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- France
France have also 2 permanent 'pret a poster' called ''Prêt-à-souhaiter 7 à 77 ans" and "Joyeux anniversaire''.
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Russia ~ 2004
This very rare set was released to coincide with the 75th anniversary.
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COINS
10th Anniversary of Herge's death ~ 1995
Released by 'Monnaie de Paris' in a limited edition of 5000. The set was made of silver.
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'They Explored the Moon' 50th anniversary
This limited edition of 10,000 set was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of 'They Explored the Moon'.
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75 Years of Tintin ~ 2004
Issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Tintin. This came in silver and bronze colours. Limited edition of 50,000.
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CARDS
Rizla ~ 1964
Set issued by Rizla in 1964. 64 cards are in the set.
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Happy Families ~ Nesquik ~ 1970s
A set issued in Belgium by Nesquik cereals.
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Happy Families ~ 1993
A French set based on the game 'Happy Families'. It contained 32 cards.
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Tintin Cars
A set of cards depicting Tintin's cards.
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