Boom - 25 fils

Boom - 25 fils

Year
1970
Face Value
25
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Transportation, Culture & Heritage

Catalogs References

Michel
KW 481
Yvert & Tellier
KW 473
Stanley Gibbons
KW 484

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
45 x 28 mm
Perforation
14½ x 14
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Harrison & Sons Ltd.
The Boom was among the most famous and widely used traditional trading vessels in the Arabian Gulf. Known for its ability to undertake long-distance voyages, the Boom was instrumental in connecting Kuwait with major commercial centers across the Indian Ocean, including ports in India, East Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. The vessel became closely associated with Kuwait's merchant fleet and its historic role as a regional trading hub.

Throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the Boom contributed significantly to the prosperity of Kuwait's maritime economy. These vessels transported a wide range of products and strengthened commercial links between distant regions. Today, the Boom is celebrated as one of the most recognizable symbols of Kuwait's seafaring past and its longstanding tradition of maritime commerce.