United Nations Day 1973 - Agriculture and Rural Development -  3 riyal

United Nations Day 1973 - Agriculture and Rural Development - 3 riyal

Year
1973
Face Value
3
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Political Figures, National Events

Catalogs References

Michel
QA 578
Yvert & Tellier
QA 221
Stanley Gibbons
QA 488

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd
Issued in 1973 as part of Qatar's United Nations Day series, this stamp commemorates the importance of agriculture and rural development. The design features a hand sowing seeds, agricultural crops, draught animals, and the emblem of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). These elements symbolize food production, agricultural productivity, and the importance of rural communities in supporting economic development and food security.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Qatar highlighted the significance of agriculture in improving living conditions and promoting sustainable development. The issue celebrated international cooperation in addressing food security challenges and emphasized the role of agriculture, scientific farming methods, and rural development in ensuring prosperity and well-being.