Doha Clock Tower - 5 dirham

Doha Clock Tower - 5 dirham

Year
1974
Face Value
5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
National Events, Architecture & Monuments

Catalogs References

Michel
QA 622
Yvert & Tellier
QA 261
Stanley Gibbons
QA 529

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd
Issued in 1974 as part of Qatar's definitive stamp series, this stamp commemorates the Doha Clock Tower, one of the capital city's best-known landmarks during the early years of independence. The design depicts the tower rising above landscaped grounds and modern architectural structures, reflecting the urban development and modernization taking place in Doha during the 1970s. The clock tower became a recognizable symbol of the city's growth and modernization.

By issuing this stamp, the State of Qatar highlighted an important civic landmark and celebrated the transformation of Doha into a modern capital city. The issue emphasized national development, urban progress, and the investment in public infrastructure that accompanied Qatar's rapid economic and social advancement.