common1945-1980

Abu Dhabi Definitive Issue, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Name: Abu Dhabi Definitive Issue, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Brand: Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi · 1967 · 5 Fils

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi. The design is simple and elegant, focusing on the leader's image, typical of definitive issues of the era intended for everyday postal use. The denomination is clearly marked in both Arabic and Western numerals.

Issued in 1967, this stamp represents Abu Dhabi's postal independence before it became a founding member of the United Arab Emirates in 1971. Sheikh Zayed would become the first president of the UAE.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg26

scott26

michel26

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.

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