Sixth Anniversary of National Day- 20 fils

Sixth Anniversary of National Day- 20 fils

Year
1967
Face Value
20
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
National Events, Anniversaries

Catalogs References

Michel
KW 349
Yvert & Tellier
KW 343
Stanley Gibbons
KW 350

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
Joh. Enschedé
Issued in 1967, this stamp commemorates the sixth anniversary of Kuwait's National Day, marking the country's independence and sovereignty. The design features the national flag, a dove carrying an olive branch, a rising sun, and a portrait of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, the ruler who guided Kuwait to independence in 1961. These symbols represent peace, hope, freedom, and the achievements of the modern Kuwaiti state during its first years of independence.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Kuwait celebrated six years of independence and national development. The issue highlighted the country's progress in building modern institutions and improving the well-being of its citizens, while emphasizing the values of peace, unity, and prosperity that guided Kuwait's growth during the early years of nationhood.