Little Mermaid (Den Lille Havfrue) Statue - Copenhagen, Denmark
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Copenhagen's iconic statue, The Little Mermaid (Den Lille Havfrue), in Copenhagen Harbor.
Waymark Code: WMBR97
Location: Denmark
Date Posted: 06/16/2011
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The statue of The Little Mermaid (Den Lille Havfrue) is perched on a rock in Copenhagen Harbor. The figure is based on the beloved fairy by Hans Christian Andersen. The statue is surprisingly small; 1.25 only meters high and about 175 kg, yet it's a Copenhagen icon and a major tourist attraction.
The statue was commissioned in 1909 by Carl Jacobsen. The sculptor was Edvard Eriksen. The bronze statue was unveiled on 23 August 1913.
Stamp Issuing Country: Denmark
Date of Issue: January 25. 1996
Denomination: 12.00 Danish Krone
Color: multicolored
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
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