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50th Anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty

British Antarctic Territory - Commemorative

Release Date - 6 November 2009

British Antarctic Territory
Stamp Issue Commemorating the
50th Anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty
 
Signed in Washington on 1 December 1959 by twelve nations that were active during the International Geophysical Year in 1957-58, membership has reached 46 (of which 28 are consultative parties with voting status).
 

Since 1961 members have met regularly, and continue to meet annually in order to discuss:

 
  • Scientific cooperation
  • Measures to protect the environment
  • Operational issues
 
 
The objectives of the Antarctic Treaty are:
 
  • Antarctica is used for peaceful purposes only (military operations are not permitted on the continent)
  • Continued freedom for scientific investigation and research
  • Promote international cooperation and transparency in science
  • Prohibit nuclear tests and the disposal of nuclear waste
  • Provide that any visits to the continent comply with the Treaty
  • Sets aside disputes over territorial sovereignty
 
 
The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, signed 4 October 1991 is one of the Treaty members’ proudest achievements and commits to the ‘comprehensive protection of the Antarctic environment’ including the conservation of Antarctic fauna and flora.
 
 
 
 
To find out more about current science within the British Antarctic Territory, visit the British Antarctic Survey website http://www.antarctica.ac.uk

Technical Details:

Designer_               Andrew Robinson
Printer -                 Joh Enschede Security Print
Process -                Lithography
Stamp Size -          28.45mm x 42.58mm
Format -                Sheete of 24 (2 x 12)
Perforation -          14 per 2 cms
Paper -                  CASCO Crown watermarked paper
Values -                 2 x 27p, 2 x 55p and 2 x 65p

 

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