Polar Bears on Greenland Stamps and Coins

Polar bears have always played an important role in Greenland and so it does not surprise that they are portrayed many times in both philately and numismaty. It is especially important to take a look at the situations displayed because they show not only the admiration for Nanooq but also refer to fears and tales linked to this huge raptor.

AFA Year Motive Stamp/Coin
P 1-18 1905-38 danish coat of arms 1660
6-7,27,37-38 1938, 1946 Polar bear in his habitat

14,23,272 1945 Polar bear on floe
58-61 1963 Polar bear on hind legs / attacking position
96 1976 Polar bear with 2 cubs
147 1984 Poalr bear attacks human
196 1989 Polar bear as coat of arms
276 1995 Polar bear in his habitat
313 1997 Polar bear in fairy tale
Thule 4 1935 Polar bear near Cap York
Grønland stamp +
Grønlandshjælpen 		Polar bear  
Coins 1926 Polar bear