This Romanian postage stamp, issued in 1956, commemorates the XVI Olympiad held in Melbourne, Australia. The design features a fencer in action, set against the background of an Olympic medal motif. The inscription “MELBOURNE 1956” and the five Olympic rings appear to the left, while “R.P. ROMINĂ” (Romanian People’s Republic) identifies the issuing country. With a face value of 35 bani, the brown and gold tones highlight both athletic grace and national pride, marking Romania’s participation in the international sporting event.