United Nations Day 1973 - UNESCO - 2 dirham

United Nations Day 1973 - UNESCO - 2 dirham

Year
1973
Face Value
2
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Political Figures, National Events

Catalogs References

Michel
QA 573
Yvert & Tellier
QA 216
Stanley Gibbons
QA 483

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd
Issued in 1973 for United Nations Day, observed on 24 October 1973, this stamp highlights the work of UNESCO and the importance of agricultural development. The design depicts a farmer carrying young plants, with cultivated fields and trees in the background, symbolizing food production, environmental stewardship, and rural development. The UNESCO and United Nations emblems appear on the stamp, emphasizing international cooperation in education, science, culture, and development.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Qatar demonstrated its support for the objectives of the United Nations and its specialized agencies. The issue highlighted the importance of agriculture in economic development and food security while emphasizing the role of international cooperation, education, and scientific advancement in improving living standards and promoting sustainable development around the world.