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Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, First President of the UAE

Name: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, First President of the UAE
Brand: United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates · 1973 · 15 fils

This stamp features a portrait of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first President of the United Arab Emirates. The design is simple and formal, focusing on the leader's image, with the country's name in both Arabic and English script. It was part of the first definitive series issued by the newly formed nation.

Issued on January 1, 1973, this was the very first postage stamp of the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant moment in the nation's postal history following its formation in 1971.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

heads-of-state royalty politics founding-fathers

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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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.