Arab Postal Union - 25  piastre

Arab Postal Union - 25 piastre

Year
1956
Face Value
25
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
15000
Themes
Postal History

Catalogs References

Michel
SY 681
Yvert & Tellier
SY 81
Stanley Gibbons
SY 582

Technical Details

Colors
Violet
Perforation
11½
Printing
Offset lithography
Issued in 1956 as an overprinted stamp honoring the Arab Postal Union, this issue features a globe centered on the Arab world, surrounded by traditional Arabesque ornamentation. The inscription "Union Postale Arabe" appears at the bottom, symbolizing cooperation among the postal administrations of Arab countries. The Arab Postal Union was established to strengthen coordination between Arab postal services, improve mail exchange, and promote communication and cooperation throughout the Arab world.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Syrian Republic highlighted the importance of regional collaboration in postal and communication services. The issue celebrated the role of efficient postal networks in facilitating commerce, cultural exchange, and international understanding, while emphasizing the value of Arab cooperation in modern communications and public services.