Decorative envelope with three Millennium Midnight stamps cancelled First Day of Issue, Douglas, Isle of Man. Cancellations indicate a minute before midnight (23.59 31 Dec 99), midnight (00.00 1999 2000), and a minute after midnight (00.01 01 Jan 00). Two 50p stamps flank center 2-pound stamp; stamps depict stars, planets, constellations, and International Space Station orbit in night sky over Isle of Man. Imagery on reverse includes clock at midnight, starry sky, and message from Patrick Moore. Created by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Date Created 03/10/2022 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Popular Culture; Space Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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