United Nations Day 1974 - Telecommunications and Technology -10 dirham

United Nations Day 1974 - Telecommunications and Technology -10 dirham

Year
1974
Face Value
10
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
International Events, Medicine & Health

Catalogs References

Michel
QA 613
Yvert & Tellier
QA 256
Stanley Gibbons
QA 520

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd
Issued in 1974 as part of Qatar's United Nations Day series, this stamp commemorates advances in telecommunications and technology. The design features a large satellite communications antenna, electronic equipment, and communication systems, symbolizing the rapid expansion of global telecommunications during the Space Age. The imagery reflects the increasing importance of satellite communications in linking countries through telephone, television, and data networks.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Qatar highlighted the importance of science and technology in modern development. The issue celebrated international cooperation in communications and emphasized the role of technological innovation in improving global connectivity, supporting economic growth, and fostering understanding among nations.