Libyan Arab Republic Coat of Arms

Libya · 1970 · 5m

This definitive stamp features the Eagle of Saladin, which formed the central element of the coat of arms of the Libyan Arab Republic. The eagle, a symbol of Arab nationalism, is depicted with a shield on its chest and clutches a scroll with the country's name. The design is rendered in a single color against a plain background, emphasizing the national emblem.

Issued following the 1969 coup d'état led by Muammar Gaddafi, this stamp reflects the new political identity of the Libyan Arab Republic and its alignment with pan-Arab ideals.