Traffic Day 1969 - 20 fils

Traffic Day 1969 - 20 fils

Year
1969
Face Value
20
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
National Events

Catalogs References

Michel
KW 449
Yvert & Tellier
KW 437
Stanley Gibbons
KW 450

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
37 x 27 mm
Perforation
12½ x 13½
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
Joh. Enschedé
Issued in 1969, this stamp commemorates Traffic Day, observed on 4 May 1969 to promote road safety and public awareness of traffic regulations. The design depicts a parade of traffic police officers riding motorcycles, symbolizing the role of law enforcement in maintaining order and safety on Kuwait's expanding road network. As motor vehicle ownership increased during the 1960s, traffic education and accident prevention became important national concerns.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Kuwait emphasized the importance of responsible driving, traffic discipline, and public safety. The issue celebrated the work of traffic police and highlighted Kuwait's commitment to modern transportation management, road safety education, and the protection of lives through effective traffic regulation.