Damascus International Fair - 50 piastre

Damascus International Fair - 50 piastre

Year
1954
Face Value
50
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Event

Catalogs References

Michel
SY 628
Yvert & Tellier
SY PA62
Stanley Gibbons
SY 546

Technical Details

Colors
Green
Perforation
11½
Printing
Offset lithography
Issued in 1954, this stamp commemorates the Damascus International Fair, one of the most important commercial and cultural exhibitions in the Middle East. Established to promote trade, industry, agriculture, and international cooperation, the fair brought together exhibitors and visitors from numerous countries, providing a platform for showcasing products, technological developments, and economic achievements.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Syrian Republic highlighted the significance of the Damascus International Fair as a symbol of economic progress and international exchange. The issue celebrated Syria's role in fostering commercial relations and cultural contacts with other nations, emphasizing the importance of trade exhibitions in supporting development, investment, and cooperation among countries.