Manama, Dependency of Ajman, Postage Stamp

Manama (Dependency of Ajman) · 1966 · 1 Rupee

This is a definitive local postage stamp issued for Manama, a dependency of the Trucial State of Ajman. The design is simple, featuring the denomination '1 RUPEE' and the word 'POSTAGE' prominently, with 'MANAMA' at the top and 'DEPENDENCY OF AJMAN' at the bottom. These stamps were primarily created for the philatelic market rather than for genuine postal use within the small territory.

During the mid-1960s, several of the smaller Trucial States, including Ajman and its dependencies, issued a large number of colorful stamps aimed at collectors. These issues, often called 'sand dunes', are a distinctive part of the region's philatelic history before the formation of the United Arab Emirates in 1971.