Issued by Magyar Posta in 1959, this striking three-stamp set celebrates the International Geophysical Year (IGY), a global scientific collaboration spanning 1957–1958. The 40f blue stamp depicts Antarctic exploration, showing an expedition vehicle and polar map marking explorers like Fuchs and Hillary. The 1 Ft red and gold design highlights solar research, featuring an observatory dome and a stylized image of solar prominences. The 5 Ft brown stamp honors space research, portraying an early artificial satellite orbiting Earth. Designed by György Gönczi Ádám, the series reflects Hungary’s tribute to worldwide advances in Earth and space sciences.