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Saudi Arabia 1970 Official Stamp, Coat of Arms
common1945-1980

Saudi Arabia 1970 Official Stamp, Coat of Arms

Saudi Arabia · 1970 · 1p

This official stamp features the national emblem of Saudi Arabia, which consists of a palm tree above two crossed swords. The palm tree represents the country's assets, particularly its date palms, while the crossed swords symbolize justice and strength rooted in faith. The denomination '1p' (1 Piastre) is indicated at the bottom.

Issued for use on official government mail, this stamp is part of a definitive series released in the early 1970s during the reign of King Faisal. Official stamps were a common practice to control and account for government postage expenses.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sgO102
scottO35
michelD35

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
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.