Kuwait 1961 Definitive Issue - Sheikh Abdullah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah

Name: Kuwait 1961 Definitive Issue - Sheikh Abdullah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah
Brand: Kuwait

Kuwait · 1961 · 100 Fils

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Sheikh Abdullah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah, the ruler of Kuwait from 1950 to 1965. The design is simple and elegant, focusing on the monarch's image, framed with the country's name in both Arabic and English script. This issue marked a significant period in Kuwait's modern history as it transitioned to full independence.

Issued in 1961, this stamp coincides with the year Kuwait gained full independence from the United Kingdom, ending its status as a British protectorate. Sheikh Abdullah III was instrumental in this transition and is considered the founder of modern Kuwait.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive-issue

Catalog Numbers

sg224

scott205

michel217

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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.