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Year: 1931
King Faisal I in Western Attire - 1/2 Anna
This stamp highlights the themes of modernization and international diplomacy during the foundational years of the Kingdom of Iraq. The illustration features a portrait of King Faisal I dressed in a Western suit and tie, carrying a message of a progressive, outward-looking state seeking to align itself with global institutional standards while maintaining its sovereign dignity. In the Iraqi context, this program represents the monarch's dual identity as a leader of the Arab Revolt and a modern statesman navigating the complexities of the British Mandate toward full independence. By depicting the King in this manner, the stamp reinforces an identity of administrative reform and secular governance. The 1 Anna denomination reflects the continued use of the Indian currency system within the Iraqi postal service, symbolizing the country's ongoing economic and institutional evolution during the early 20th century.
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Mausoleum of Sitt Zumurrud Khatun (Sitt Zubaida) - 2 fils
Mausoleum of Sitt Zumurrud Khatun (Sitt Zubaida) - 1 fils
The Al-Askari Shrine in Samarra - 1 dinar
The Al-Askari Shrine in Samarra - 1/2 dinar
Oil Wells and Derricks - 200 fils
Oil Wells and Derricks - 100 fils
The Malwiya of Samarra - 75 fils
The Malwiya of Samarra - 40 fils
The Malwiya of Samarra - 30 fils
The Malwiya of Samarra - 50 fils
The Malwiya of Samarra - 25 fils
The Lion of Babylon - 10 fils
The Lion of Babylon - 8 fils
The Lion of Babylon - 20 fils
The Lion of Babylon - 15 fils
The Lion of Babylon - 8 fils
Mausoleum of King Faisal I - 5 fils
Mausoleum of King Faisal I - 4 fils
