3rd Anniversary of the 8 February Revolution - 5 fils

3rd Anniversary of the 8 February Revolution - 5 fils

Year
1966
Face Value
5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
1000000
Themes
National Events, Flags & Emblems

Catalogs References

Michel
IQ 441
Yvert & Tellier
IQ 433
Stanley Gibbons
IQ 713

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
30 x 50 mm
Perforation
12¾ x 12½
Printing
Offset lithography
Designer
M. El Khateeb
Printers
Delrieu, Paris | Rosenbaum Bros., Vienna
Issued in 1966, this stamp commemorates the third anniversary of the 8 February 1963 Revolution, an event that brought significant political change to Iraq and ended the government of Abdul Karim Qasim. The design features a stylized eagle's head, a national symbol associated with strength, sovereignty, and the republic, together with the Iraqi flag. The issue was released as part of official celebrations marking the anniversary of the revolution.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Republic of Iraq celebrated the political transformation associated with the events of February 1963. The issue emphasized themes of national unity, progress, and republican identity, while highlighting the significance of the revolution in the country's contemporary political history.