2nd anniversary of the revolution - 6 fils

Issued in 1960 as part of the first definitive series of the Republic of Iraq, this stamp commemorates the national emblem of the republic adopted after the 14 July 1958 Revolution. The emblem, featuring symbolic elements associated with the new republican state, represented the political transformation that followed the overthrow of the Hashemite monarchy and the establishment of the Republic of Iraq. The design reflected the ideals and aspirations of the new government during the early years of the republican era.

By featuring the Symbol of the Republic, the Republic of Iraq highlighted its newly established national identity and sovereignty. The issue celebrated the creation of republican institutions and symbols while emphasizing themes of independence, unity, and national progress. As one of the first definitive issues of the republic, the stamp served as a visual expression of Iraq's political transition and its aspirations for modernization and development.