United Arab Emirates Postage Due Stamp

United Arab Emirates · 1973 · 10 fils

This stamp is part of the first postage due series issued by the newly formed United Arab Emirates. The design is simple and functional, featuring the denomination '10' prominently in both Western and Arabic numerals, with 'POSTAGE DUE' inscribed in English and Arabic. The background consists of a fine geometric pattern, typical of the era's security printing.

Issued shortly after the formation of the UAE in 1971, this series standardized the collection of insufficient postage across the seven emirates, replacing the various issues of the preceding Trucial States.