Bicentenary of the Sabah dynasty - 20 fils

Bicentenary of the Sabah dynasty - 20 fils

Year
1962
Face Value
20
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
personalities

Catalogs References

Michel
KW 176
Yvert & Tellier
KW 174
Stanley Gibbons
KW 177

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
26 x 43 mm
Perforation
11 x 13
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Joh. Enschedé
This Kuwaiti commemorative postage stamp serves a vital historical and dynastic purpose by celebrating the Bi-Centenary of Sabah I (1762–1962), marking two centuries since the passing of the first ruler of the ruling House of Sabah. Utilized for standard domestic or low-rate regional correspondence, this stamp provided essential day-to-day utility for the public communication network. By juxtaposing traditional imagery like a camel caravan next to a modern industrial gear, refinery towers, a contemporary skyscraper, and the evolution of the national flags, the stamp intentionally projects a powerful message of deep historical continuity, rapid economic transformation, and stable governance under the Al-Sabah dynasty.