Saudi Arabia 1970 Definitive Series - King Faisal

Saudi Arabia · 1970 · Various

This definitive series features a portrait of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who reigned from 1964 until his assassination in 1975. The stamps were issued in various denominations and colors to cover a range of postal rates. The design is a classic and formal representation of the monarch, common for definitive issues of the era.

Issued during a period of significant modernization and economic growth in Saudi Arabia, King Faisal's reign was marked by pan-Islamism, anti-communism, and the 1973 oil crisis which dramatically increased the nation's wealth and global influence.