Trident Visnyk Newsletter of the Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic Society Stepan Moskal, Editor March 2016 Vol

Trident Visnyk Newsletter of the Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic Society Stepan Moskal, Editor March 2016 Vol. XLV, No. 194 (W/N 234) APS#134

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

President’s Message ...... 2 2015 Financial Statement ...... 3 UPNS Elections - Call For Nominations ...... 4 Updating Your UPNS Website Profile ...... 6 Ukrainepex 2016 Update ...... 6 Wooden Churches of Carpathian Region - Joint Issue. . 7 UkrPoshta 2016 Stamp Plan...... 8 NBU 2016 Coin Plan ...... 8 2015 Stamps...... 10 2015 Coins ...... 12 Royal Canadian Legion Stamp Faux Pax ...... 14 Pix From the Past ...... 14

Trident Visnyk No. 194 Page 1 Trident-Visnyk (ISSN 0882-1674) is published quarterly by the Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic Society (UPNS). President: Andy Martyniuk, 1235 Fairview Drive, Kent OH 44240- 2807, USA, Tel: 330-256-0968; e-mail: [email protected]. Please send articles, letters, images (300dpi scans) and other materials to UPNS Trident Visnyk Editor, Stepan Moskal, 4044 Golden Orchard Dr, Mississauga, ON, L4W 3A8, CANADA, tel.: 905-281-1124; e-mail: [email protected]. Please send inquires about missing or undeliverable issues, membership dues, changes of address, etc., to UPNS Treasurer, Martin Tatuch, 5117 8th Road North, Arlington, VA 22205-1201, USA, e-mail: [email protected] UPNS Annual Membership (in US funds) – US/Canada $30, International $50, Student $25 (PayPal + $2). Lifetime membership available. Trident Visnyk Advertising Rates – ¼ page $25 per issue, ½ page $50 per issue, full page $100 per issue, 5 line ad $ 20.

President’s Message March 30, 2016

Two weeks ago I spent a day at the Garfield Parry Stamp Show (the other March Party), in Cleveland, Ohio. This APS regional show is the oldest stamp show in the United States and probably North America. I attended the show with the express purpose of not spending any money, unless of course a critical 2 kop Trident Overprint showed up, which didn’t happen. I visited the sixty some odd dealers and spent several hours perusing the nearly 200 frames of exhibits. I spoke to a lot of philatelists, friends, exhibitors, and first-time acquaintances alike, and chatted for a while with Scott English, the new Executive Director of the American Philatelic Society (APS). I did a lot of things except spend any money! Last week, I also attended another stamp show, again with the intention of spending no money. I had a great time! I took along an acquaint- ance who has been collecting US stamps, mainly through the post office, but had never attended a show. I’m sure it proved quite the experience and exposed him to a lot of different collecting areas.

“I don’t need anything.” “It’s too far away.” “I don’t have any money right now.” “There won’t be many dealers.” “They won’t have anything I need or want.”

These, along with many others, are the excuses I have heard about why a stamp collector won’t attend a stamp show. The bottom line is, they just didn’t want to go. After all, who wants to go shopping if there’s nothing to buy? I guess these folks have never heard of window-shopping. But, attending a stamp show goes well beyond window-shopping. There are inter- actions with other “shoppers” as well as with the sellers. There are lots of wonderful “not for sale” items to view (exhibits). Many shows offer seminars on various aspects of collecting that are open to all—for free!

So, why not go? You can start with Zustrich, our annual stamp meet that will be held in Lehighton, PA, on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Ukrainian Homestead. Accommodations are available for those wishing to spend a night or two. Those who attend claim to have a wonderful time in philatelic fellowship. Parking is free and meals are available on the premises. Zustrich is wonderful opportunity to get together with old friends and make some new ones. You might also find something to add to your collection while you’re there.

Later in May, the UPNS will have a table at New York 2016, a show at the complete opposite end of the spectrum from the local club show. This is an international show held in the United States once every ten years. There will be lots of dealers from around the world as well as tons of exhibits and extremely rare items on display you may never again see in your lifetime. You can attend with the intent of spending no money, but the trip will probably cost some money for travel and accommodations. The show runs for eight days, May 28-June 4, 2016. So, if you’re feeling philatelically adventurous, stop in for a day or two, or threedays! The show should prove to be a wonderful experience. Please contact Martin Tatuch, our Society’s Point-of-Contact for New York 2016, if you plan to attend.

Finally, in December, Ukrainepex will be held in conjunction with Florex 2016, in Orlando, Florida, December 2-4, 2016. Hotel information is available on our website at www.upns.org.

I strongly urge all members to attend at least one or more of these events this year, even if you were planning to trot out one of the above-listed excuses! Frankly, they just don’t hold water. I don’t think I’ve ever met a philatelist who doesn’t enjoy sharing with someone else details of their collecting! So give in, come to a show and enjoy! Bring a philatelic buddy along too—that’s what keeps our hobby going! Be seeing you! Andrew Martyniuk

Trident Visnyk No. 194 Page 2 Membership Report

New Members Deceased Members

#1243 Jurij Wasyluk, Rostrevor, SA, Australia #938 Bohdan Nehaniv, Royal Oak, MI #1244 Volodymyr Slobodyan, Rochester Hills, MI #94 Pavlo Lymarenko, Philadelphia, PA #1245 Virginia Smith, Plymouth, MI

Contributions to the Millennium Fund - Thank You

Ihor Hulawyj $100.00 Bruce Jarvis $100.00

Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic Society Income and Expenses – CY 2015

INCOME EXPENSES Dues 3,144.20 Printing 5,635.24 Advertising Sales 260.00 Awards 105.85 Sales of Books 97.94 Other Postage 11.00 Millennium Fund Donations 535.00 Bank Fees 18.00 World Stamp Show 2016 Fees 250.00

TOTAL 4,037.14 TOTAL 6,025.09 Imputed Dues from Life Members 1,900.00 TOTAL INCOME 5,934.14 TOTAL EXPENSES 6,025.09 Expenses Over Income Net Deficit for CY 2015 (90.85) Net Deficit for CY 2014 (1,375.01)

Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic Society Membership Analysis – CY 2015

2014 2015 Total Membership 205 196 Life Members (No Income Stream) 61 58 U.S.A. 42 41 Canada 9 9 Overseas 10 8 Annual Members (Dues Paying) 144 138 U.S.A. 96 95 Canada 33 28 Overseas 15 15 Projected Dues From Members $4,440 Net Implied Income From Dues $1,900 Total Notional Projected Dues Income $6,340 Unpaid 2015 Dues From Members $730 (23 unpaid members: 21 USA & Canada, 2 overseas)

Trident Visnyk No. 194 Page 3 Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic Society Income and Expenses – CY 2015

Trident Visnyk Newsletter April 2015 175.08 August 2015 222.16 Combined Ukrainian Philatelic Journal and Trident Visnyk Newsletter June 2015 2,624.58 December 2015 2,613.42 Total $5,635.24

UPNS Elections - Call For Nominations

Four years seems to have zoomed by in the blink of an eye and an election year is upon us once again. No, not the US presidential election but for our UPNS Executive Board. The Election Committee is now seeking nominations to fill twelve positions in the 2016 election. This is your opportunity to play a more active role in our Society and make a difference.

Each position is for a four-year term, commencing after the UKRAINEPEX Annual General Meeting on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Please submit your nominations to Val Zabijaka no later than August 31, 2016 either by email vtz@ comcast.net or by mail to:

V. ZABIJAKA 3005 S. LEISURE WORLD BLVD #406 SILVER SPRING, MD 20906 USA

Be sure that the person you nominate has consented to run for office. Ballots for voting will be prepared by the Election Committee and provided to the membership in the September TV. The elected positions and their duties are as follows:

President Executive Vice-President Vice-President USA Vice-President Canada Vice-President Europe Vice-President Australasia Secretary-Treasurer (USA resident only) Auditing Committee - Chairman Auditing Committee - Member 1 Auditing Committee - Member 2 Adjudicating Committee - Chairman Adjudicating Committee - Member 1 Adjudicating Committee - Member 2

All officers of the UPNS shall serve without any remuneration. The following are extracts from the UPNS Bylaws.

DUTIES OF ELECTED OFFICERS

Section 1. The President shall have general supervision over the affairs of the UPNS. He shall preside as Chairman at meetings of the Executive Board and at general meetings of the members.

Trident Visnyk No. 194 Page 4 Section 2. The duties of the Executive Vice-President shall be to assist the President and in his absence to act for him. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the President the Executive Vice-President shall succeed to the Presidency for the remainder of the term. Section 3. The duties of Vice-Presidents shall be to assist the President and the Executive Vice-President as required in the discharge their duties. Section 4. The duties of the Secretary shall be to keep a true and accurate record of all transactions of the Society, to receive applications for membership and to process them in accordance with the bylaws, to undertake such correspondence as is required in the pursuit of the Secretary’s duties. The Secretary shall prepare a report annually, or more often if required, for submission to the Executive Board. Section 5. The duties of the Treasurer shall include responsibilities for the custody of all monies and securities of the Society subject to the supervision of the executive Board. The Treasurer shall advise the Executive Board in all matters concerning financial duties discharged and may authorize disbursing of funds if presented with vouchers signed by the President. Section 6. It shall be the duty of all officers, both elected and appointed, to furnish reports to the Executive Board when requested. All officers will also furnish reports, books, documents, papers, receipts, letters and other requested materials to the Auditing Committee. Refusal to honor such requests shall be sufficient grounds for suspension and/or removal from office by the Executive Board or the Auditing Committee without going through the procedures set out in the bylaws.

THE AUDITING COMMITTEE

Section 1. The Auditing Committee shall consist of the Chairman and two members elected by the membership. Section 2. A vacancy occurring on the Auditing Committee shall be filled by the Chairman of the Auditing Committee. Should the office of the Chairman be vacant the remaining two members will fill the vacancy and elect a new Chairman. Should they not agree on a candidate, then the Chairman of the Adjudicating Committee shall cast his vote. Section 3. The principal duties of the Auditing Committee shall be to see that the elections of officers are held properly and to insure that the Executive Board conducts the business in accordance with these bylaws. The Auditing Committee may request the members of the Executive Board to furnish them records and documents. Section 4. It shall further be the duty of the Auditing Committee to act as trustees of the UPNS Trust Fund which consists of life membership dues and other funds so designated. All earnings of the UPNS Trust Fund will, however, to be trans- ferred to the Treasurer for conduct of the Society’s business. Section 5. The Auditing Committee will check all financial records of the UPNS at least annually, or more often, and report their findings to the membership through publication in the newsletter. Section 6. It shall be the duty of the Chairman of the Auditing Committee to keep a duplicate roster of the membership and a duplicate set of membership applications. Section 7. lf it should be the finding of the Auditing Committee by two-thirds vote, that an elected or appointed member of the Executive Board has not honestly or not in accordance with these bylaws conducted the affairs of the UPNS, then the Chairman, or a member of the majority shall present the facts to the Adjudicating Committee for action. Section 8. lf it should be the finding of the Auditing Committee by two-thirds vote, that the Treasurer of the UPNS is not conducting the affairs of the Society honestly or not in accordance with these bylaws, he shall be immediately suspended and removed from handling UPNS funds. Until the Executive Board appoints a new Treasurer, the duties of the Treasurer shall be executed by the Chairman of the Adjudicating Committee or, if necessary, by the Chairman of the Auditing Committee.

THE ADJUDICATING COMMITTEE

Section 1. The Adjudicating Committee shall consist of the Chairman and two members elected by the membership. Section 2. A vacancy occurring on the Adjudicating Committee shall be filled by the Chairman of the Adjudicating Com- mittee. Should the office of the Chairman of the Adjudicating Committee become vacant, the remaining two members of the Committee shall fill the vacancy and elect a new Chairman. Should the two members not be able to agree on a candidate, then the Chairman of the Auditing Committee shall cast his vote. Section 3. The principal duties of the Adjudicating Committee shall be to investigate, and resolve complaints among and against members of the UPNS and to adjudicate whether a member accused in accordance with bylaws should he suspended and/or expelled from membership. Section 4. The decisions of the Adjudicating Committee shall be made after investigation by two-thirds vote. It shall be

Trident Visnyk No. 194 Page 5 binding on all members and shall take effect immediately upon notification of the members. Section 5. A member may, within thirty days of notification, petition the Adjudicating Committee to reconsider its decision and may present new evidence. Section 6. The final decision of the Adjudicating Committee may be appealed to the entire membership. A notification of intent to appeal must be made to the President and the Chairman of the Adjudicating Committee within thirty days from notification of the final decision. Section 7. The appeal to the whole membership shall be made during the next scheduled election, provided the notice of intent to appeal reaches the President at least ninety days prior to said election. A half page of the newsletter shall be placed at the disposal of the member to present his case to the membership prior to the election. The vote of the membership shall be final and there shall be no further appeal.

Updating Your UPNS Website Profile by Jerry Kalyn

Have you ever wondered how to update your profile on the UPNS website? Here are the instructions on how to do this.

On the www.upns.org site, login to the members only area. On the right side of the screen under UPNS Membership enter you 4-digit membership (username) number and password. If you have a 3 digit number add a zero in front of it eg 0676. If you are a lifetime member, just enter the 4-digit number without the ‘L’.

Should you have forgotten your password, click on Forgot Login? in the UPNS Membership area. Click on Lost Password and you will be prompted for your membership number and your email address. An email will be sent to you with a new password. The password will not be something that is easily remembered so if you want to change it to something more personal, follow the instructions below.

Once you have successfully logged in, you will see MEMBERS AREA on the right sidebar. Click on My Profile. You will now see your profile page with your name at the top. Scroll down the page to see you name, address, email, date joined, collecting interests, etc. (I need to fix up the two icons under your name. They are not formatting properly. One shows you all the articles attributed to you on the website. The other is for blog entries which I may end up removing anyways. It doesn’t matter which one you click).

To edit any of the information in your profile, at the top of the screen above you name you will seeEdit . Click on Edit and a popup appears that says Update Your Profile. Click on this and now the fields in your profile can now be changed. You can change all the fields except for your Username (membership number). If you requested a new password and wish to change it, enter your new password in the Password and Verify Password fields. Remember that a strong password should contain at least one capital letter and one numeric digit. Don’t use anything that is remotely personal or patterns on the numeric pad. Our website is hit dozens of times every single day by automated hacking tools that generate known password combinations.

When you are done with your changes, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the blue Update button. That’s it! If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Ukrainepex 2016 Update

Please note that an incorrect phone number was published in the December issue for the Best Western Plus. The phone number is 407-226-9119. Make your hotel reservation as soon as possible to ensure you get our special low rate. Mention that you are with the Ukrainepex group. If you plan to exhibit, let Paul know how many frames you will be using so that he can reserve them for you. Everybody should get a copy of the prospectus and application for an exhibit from the Florex website or write Paul Spiwak for a hardcopy. The theme for this year’s Ukrainepex is National Parks. Two or three tables will be available for us at the show. The AGM meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Saturday followed by our banquet at 6:00 PM at the Golden Corral. If you have any UPNS material for the table or something to enter in the Silent Auction, either bring it or send it to Paul ahead of time. Paul’s mailing address appeared in the previous Trident Visnyk issue.

Trident Visnyk No. 194 Page 6 Wooden Churches of Carpathian Region … Joint Stamp Issue

Wooden Tserkvas (churches) in the Carpathian region of Ukraine and Poland are a group of wooden Orthodox churches designated as part of the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2013. The tserkvas built at the turn of the 16th century are the oldest of their kind preserved in the isolated parts of the Carpathian Mountains.

There are sixteen wooden churches in the border region of Poland and Ukraine, eight within each country. The Churches built of horizontal wooden logs between the 16th and 19th centuries bear testimony to a distinct build- ing tradition rooted in Orthodox ecclesiastic design inter- woven with elements of local tradition, and symbolic ref- erences to their communities’ cosmogony.

The tserkvas are built on a tri-partite plan surmounted by open quadrilateral or octagonal domes and cupolas. In- tegral to tserkvas are iconostasis screens, interior poly- chrome decorations, and other historic furnishings. Im- portant elements of some tserkvas include wooden bell towers, churchyards, gatehouses and graveyards.

St. Paraskevia Church in Kwiaton, Poland is a Lemko Greek Catholic church built in the second half of the seventeenth-century. The date of the completion of the tserkva was dated at 1700. The tower was built in 1743. The tserkva’s tower is considered to be the oldest tower built in the Lemkivska tserkva architectural style. After Operation Vistula, the tserkva was transformed into a Roman Catho- lic church.

St. George’s Church in Drohobych, Ukraine is one of the oldest and best preserved timber churches of Galicia. The church, dating from ca. 1500, consists of three parts. The central block is square in plan and comprises the nave. Two other blocks contain the double apse and the narthex. Between 1678 and 1711, the church was renovated: the interior was frescoed, the octagonal structures built up, and a new belfry appeared.

Trident Visnyk No. 194 Page 7 UkrPoshta Plan for 2016 Stamps

No. Topic Name No of stamps 1 The series “Beauty and the greatness of Ukraine “ Zakarpattia Oblast Block + stamp Zaporizhzhia Oblast Luhansk Oblast Modernity Military-patriotic theme 3 Stamps Independence of Ukraine 1 stamp Series “ Peoples of Ukraine” : Jews 4 stamps 30 years of Chornobyl tragedy 1 stamp 2 150 years birth Myxajlo Hrushevsky 1 stamp Outstanding 125 years birth Mykhaila Bulhakova 1 stamp personalities 75 years birth Ivana Mykolaichuka 1 stamp 3 Kyiv Princess on European thrones 12 stamps History 75th anniversary of the tragedy in Babyn Yar 1 stamp 775 years since first written mention of the city Kolomyia Block 4 Work of contemporay artists 1 stamp Art “Ukraine laughs” 1 stamp 5 Europe “Save nature” 1 stamp 6 Celebrations and Happy holidays! 1 stamp ceremonies 7 Fauna The series “The Red Book of Ukraine”: bats 4 stamps 8 Flora Vegetables 4 stamps 9 XXXI Summer Olympic games Rio de Janeiro 1 stamp Sport Motosport 3-5 stamps National Team of Ukraine Football in EURO 2016 1 stamp 10 Join issues Ukraine - Vietnal 2 stamps 11 Machinery Fire trucks 3 Stamps

National Bank of Ukraine Plan for 2016 Commemoritive Coins

Theme Nomination Metal Release date Revival of Ukrainian Statehood 25 years Independence of Ukraine 250 Au August 25 years Independence of Ukraine 20 Ag August 25 years Independence of Ukraine 5 CuNiZn August Kozak state 5 CuNiZn August Galician kingdom 5 CuNiZn August Kyivan Rus 5 CuNiZn August

Trident Visnyk No. 194 Page 8 Outstanding Personalities of Ukraine Sofia Rusova 2 CuNiZn February Ivan Mykolaichyk 2 CuNiZn June Mykhajlo Hrushevskyi 2 CuNiZn September Spiritual Treasures of Ukraine 150 years of the National Parliamentary Library of Ukraine 5 CuNiZn February Theodosius Pechersky 10 Ag April Higher Educational Institutions of Ukraine 200 years of Kharkiv National Agricultural University V. V. Dokuchayev 2 Bimetal September 50 years Ternopil National Economic University 5 Ag June 50 years Ternopil National Economic University 2 CuNiZn June Oblast of Ukraine 70 years Transcarpathian region 5 Bimetal January Architecture Ukraine Church of St. Nicholas (Kyiv ) 10 Ag October Church of St. Nicholas (Kyiv ) 5 CuNiZn October Ancient Cities of Ukraine Ancient Manyn 5 CuNiZn July Ancient Vyshhorod 5 CuNiZn August Sport XXXI Olympic Games 10 Ag April XXXI Olympic Games 2 CuNiZn April Easter Calendar Year of the Rooster 5 Ag December Ukrainian Heritage Shchedryk 20 Ag January Shchedryk 5 CuNiZn January Petrikivsky painting 10 Ag May Petrikivsky painting 5 CuNiZn May Fauna Monuments of Culture in Ukraine Wolf 5 Ag October Deer 5 Ag November Peacock 5 Ag December Flora and Fauna Ukraine Cuckoo shoes authentic 10 Ag July Cuckoo shoes authentic 2 CuNiZn July Other Coins Struve Geodetic Arc 5 CuNiZn June Horse tram 5 CuNiZn May Ukraine - non-permanent member of UN Security Council 2016-2017 5 CuNiZn July 100 years of fire truck Ukraine 5 CuNiZn October The Wheel of life 5 CuNiZn December St. Nicholas’ Day 5 CuNiZn December

Trident Visnyk No. 194 Page 9 2015 Stamps

Release Date: October 30, 2015 Number of stamps printed: 130,000 each Stamp Values: 2.40 Hr

This stamps shows a Kyiv trolleybus, from the 1963 trolley route “Kyiv-4.” (1514) - LAZ-695 was a Soviet and Ukrainian middle class city bus produced by Lviv Bus Factory in the 1950s and 1960s.

Release Date: November 13, 2015 Number of stamps printed: 40,000 each Stamp Values: 3.45, 5.25, 7.65 Hr

The Ostrogski Family was one of the greatest Polish-Ruthenian families of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The family spanned from the 14th century Daniil Ostrogski to the 17th century Janusz Ostrogski.

Release Date: November 19, 2015 Number of stamps printed: 130,000 each Stamp Values: 2.40 Hr

Three different stamps showing native flowers of Ukraine were issued: Epipactis palustris, Ophrys taurica, and Cephalanthera rubra.

Stamp descriptions by Andy Pastuszak #1212 http://poshta.kiev.ua/nishop.php?act=shgr&id=1

Trident Visnyk No. 194 Page 10 Release Date: November 19, 2015 Number of stamps printed: mass prodused Stamp Values: (5.40 Hr)

A definitive stamp featuring the Euonymus europaeus flower- ing shrub has a denomination of “F”. F stamps are used for sending registered item weighing up to 20 grams from organi- zations within Ukraine.

Release Date: December 2, 2015 Number of stamps printed: 190,000 Stamp Values: 2.40 Hr

This holiday stamp pictures a mother and two children opening holiday presents.

Release Date: December 18, 2015 Number of stamps printed: 130,000 each stamp Stamp Values: 5.40 Hr

A joint issue with Poland, this stamp features 2 wooden churches, a style common in Western Ukraine. The two churches pictured are: Church of St. Paraskeva (XVII century) and Church of St. George (XV-XVI centuries).

Release Date: December 25, 2015 Number of stamps printed: 130,000 Stamp Values: 2.40 Hr

Hryhoriy Veryovka was a Ukrainian composer, choir director, and teacher. He is best known for founding the renowned Veryovka Choir in 1943, and leading it for many years, gaining international recogni- tion and winning multiple awards.. Veryovka was also a professor of conducting at the Kyiv Conservatory.

Trident Visnyk No. 194 Page 11 2015 Coins

Ivan Karpenko-Karyi September 14 - 2 Hryvni silver - 30,000 minted The 170th birth anniversary of Ivan Karpenko-Karyi (Tobilevych), one of the founders of Ukrainian professional theatre, a playwright, an actor, a stage director, and a public and cultural figure. His plays that are a whole era in Ukrainian dra- ma are considered real gems by both actors and theatre goers.

400 Years of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy September 15 - 2 Hryvni - 35,000 minted One of the oldest universities of Ukraine established in 1615 as Kyiv Brotherhood School. The role of Kyiv-Mohyla Acade- my in Ukraine`s history cannot be overestimated.

400 Years of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy September 15 - 5 Hryvni - 2,000 minted One of the oldest universities of Ukraine established in 1615 as Kyiv Brotherhood School. The role of Kyiv-Mohyla Acade- my in Ukraine`s history cannot be overestimated.

Libra (Little Scales) September 21 - 2 Hryven - 10,000 minted Dedicated to children born under the sign of Libra.

Pidhirtsi Castle September 23 - 10 Hryven - 2000 minted A historical and architectural masterpiece of the seventeenth century, one of the most beautiful Ukrainian castles in the Renaissance style.

Pidhirtsi Castle September 23 - 5 Hryven - 35,000 minted A historical and architectural masterpiece of the seventeenth century, one of the most beautiful Ukrainian castles in the Renaissance style.

Trident Visnyk No. 194 Page 12 Oleshky Sands September 23 - 10 Hryvni - 3000 minted A unique natural object and one of the largest expanses of sand in Europe of at least 150 km in length and 30 km in width (Kherson oblast).

Oleshky Sands September 23 - 2 Hryvni - 35,000 minted A unique natural object and one of the largest expanses of sand in Europe of at least 150 km in length and 30 km in width (Kherson oblast).

Day of Defender of Ukraine October 12 - 5 Hryvni - 50,000 minted Courage and heroism, unconquerability and love of freedom of people from all generations defending the national interests; it is dedicated to the Day of Defender of Ukraine.

Scorpio (Little Scorpion) October 11 - 2 Hryven - 10,000 minted Dedicated to children born under the sign of Scorpio.

Sagittarius (Little Archer) November 19 - 2 Hryven - 10,000 minted Dedicated to children born under the sign of Sagittarius.

100 Years of the National University of Water Manage- ment and Natural Resources Use (city of Rivne) October 29 - 2 Hryven - 25,000 minted The higher educational establishment, which trains specialists for a wide range of the country`s economic sectors in the following areas: water management, hydrotechnical construction and hydropower engineering, land utilization and geomatics, etc.

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Trident Visnyk No. 194 Page 13 Royal Canadian Legion Stamp Faux Pas by Jerry Kalyn

In the December 2015 issue (No 193) of the Trident Visnyk, we read about the commemorative Canada Post Picture Postage stamp issued for the Canadian Legion, Ukrainian Branch No 360 by the Ukrainian Collectibles Society in Toronto (UCST). Within a month of its release, a major faux pas was brought to our attention. The UCST forgot to include a very important word - ROYAL. In November 1925, the Canadian Legion was founded in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Services League. In 1960, Elizabeth II as a matter of honour granted The Legion royal patronage and it became The Royal Canadian Legion. The Royal prefix carries significant prestige and an institution must meet the criteria of having been in existence for at least 25 years, being financially secure, and a non-profit organization, amongst others.

It was only after Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, a full professor at the Royal Military College of Canada and former member of Branch No 360, brought to our attention that there was a discrepancy with the dates. Branch No 360, also known as the Filip Konowal branch, opened in 1945 and closed in 2005. That closure date was omitted and the date of issue 2015 being juxtapositioned made it appear to the reader that the Branch continues to be active. By the way, did you know Filip Konowal was a highly decorated Ukrainian Canadian soldier and who was the recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy given to British and Commonwealth forces, but we digress from the story ...

It was during the email exchanges with Professor Luciuk that we ourselves noticed the missing ‘Royal’. Interestingly enough the original stamp design and cache were sent to the Royal Legion of Canada, Dominion Command in Ottawa, for permis- sion to use the poppy in the cancel and cache. They didn’t notice the missing Royal either nor did Canada Post when they reviewed our order. As it was around Rememberance Day (November 11), my wife Oksana came across a gentleman from the 48th Highlanders, a Canadian Forces Primary Reserve infantry regiment based in Toronto, selling poppies. Having been in the regiment herself many years ago, she stuck up a conversation about the Personal Postage stamp. His take on the name was that the average Canadian did use Canadian Legion, however if we were to mail a letter to an official who holds an office in an organization or government then it would not be appropriate to use this ‘abbreviated’ name.

Back to the drawing board and a redesign was in motion (a new variety for us stamp collectors). Three design changes were incorporated: Royal was added to the name; the closure date was added after the start date; and the date of issue now appears separately on the stamp much as it does on contemporary Ukrainian stamps. Stamp design is definitely a continuous learning experience and a load of fun at that. Give it a try sometime.

Pix From the Past Does anyone remember the UPNS event, date and names of the people shown? Email your answers to the TV Editor.

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