common1945-1980

King Farouk I of Egypt, 10 Milliemes

Name: King Farouk I of Egypt, 10 Milliemes
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1946 · 10 Milliemes

The stamp features a profile portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt in uniform, facing left. The denomination '10 Milliemes' and the country name 'Egypt' are inscribed in Arabic script.

Issued during the reign of King Farouk I, the last King of Egypt, this stamp reflects the monarchy's presence in Egyptian national identity. It was released six years before the 1952 revolution that ended the monarchy.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portrait definitive

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