# UN1010 - 2010 98c United Nations 65th Anniversary
In 2010, the United Nations celebrated its 65th anniversary. In 1945, 51 founding members signed the U.N. charter, establishing the organization. This 65th anniversary commemorative features the “65” in gold, superimposed over the emblem.
The United Nations emblem has been used since December 1946. It shows a projected map of the world, with the North Pole serving as the center. A wreath of olive branches symbolizes peace and surrounds the map. Both the wreath and the map are colored white against a blue field.
In 2010, the United Nations celebrated its 65th anniversary. In 1945, 51 founding members signed the U.N. charter, establishing the organization. This 65th anniversary commemorative features the “65” in gold, superimposed over the emblem.
The United Nations emblem has been used since December 1946. It shows a projected map of the world, with the North Pole serving as the center. A wreath of olive branches symbolizes peace and surrounds the map. Both the wreath and the map are colored white against a blue field.