Saudi Arabia 1980-86 Definitive Series Set

Saudi Arabia · 1980 · Various

This set of 16 different stamps is part of the definitive series issued by Saudi Arabia between 1980 and 1986. The designs feature a variety of national subjects, including prominent mosques, industrial sites like oil refineries, agricultural scenes, and portraits of the ruling monarch, King Khalid and later King Fahd. The stamps showcase the nation's cultural heritage, economic development, and leadership during this period.

Issued during a period of significant economic growth fueled by oil revenues, these stamps reflect Saudi Arabia's modernization efforts and its role as a key player in the global energy market and the Islamic world.