United Nations Day - 30  fils

United Nations Day - 30 fils

Year
1968
Face Value
30
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
International Events, Architecture & Monuments

Catalogs References

Michel
KW 412
Yvert & Tellier
KW 406
Stanley Gibbons
KW 413

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
De La Rue & Co. Ltd.
Issued in 1968, this stamp commemorates United Nations Day and Arab Palestine Refugees Day, observed on 24 October 1968. The design depicts two children looking toward the United Nations Headquarters building in New York, together with the UN emblem, symbolizing international concern for humanitarian issues and the welfare of displaced populations. The issue drew attention to the situation of Palestinian refugees and the role of the United Nations in providing humanitarian assistance and support through international agencies.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Kuwait expressed solidarity with Palestinian refugees and highlighted the importance of international cooperation in addressing humanitarian challenges. The issue emphasized themes of human dignity, social responsibility, and support for displaced communities, while recognizing the role of the United Nations in promoting relief efforts and international understanding.