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Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, 1st Anniversary of the Union

Name: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, 1st Anniversary of the Union
Brand: United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates · 1973 · 15 fils

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president of the United Arab Emirates. The design commemorates the first anniversary of the founding of the UAE, which was established in December 1971. The denomination is shown in both Arabic and Western numerals.

Issued in early 1973, this stamp marks a key moment in the nation's history, celebrating its first year of unification and sovereignty under the leadership of Sheikh Zayed.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

portraits heads-of-state anniversaries politics

Catalog Numbers

sg10

scott10

michel10

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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.