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United Arab Emirates 1973 National Day, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Name: United Arab Emirates 1973 National Day, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Brand: United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates · 1973 · 15 fils

This definitive stamp commemorates the second National Day of the United Arab Emirates. It features a portrait of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president of the UAE and the driving force behind the nation's unification. The design is simple yet formal, highlighting the leader's image against a solid background.

Issued in 1973, this stamp marks the second anniversary of the formation of the UAE in 1971. It was part of the first definitive series for the newly unified country, establishing a national identity through postage.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

national-day heads-of-state royalty portraits sheikh-zayed

Catalog Numbers

sg12

scott12

michel12

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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.