Anniversary of the 1920 Iraqi Revolution- 15 fils

Anniversary of the 1920 Iraqi Revolution- 15 fils

Year
1968
Face Value
15
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
1000000
Themes
National Events, Maps & Geography

Catalogs References

Michel
IQ 527
Yvert & Tellier
IQ 505
Stanley Gibbons
IQ 801

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
40 x 40 mm
Perforation
11½
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
Postal Authority Press, Cairo
Issued in 1968, this stamp commemorates the 1920 Iraqi Revolution, a major uprising against British administration following the First World War. The design depicts raised arms holding traditional weapons beneath a banner inscribed with the dates 1920-1968, symbolizing resistance, national unity, and the struggle for self-determination. The revolution is widely regarded as a formative event in modern Iraqi history and contributed significantly to the emergence of the Iraqi state.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Republic of Iraq paid tribute to the participants of the 1920 Revolution and celebrated their role in the country's nationalist movement. The issue emphasized themes of patriotism, independence, and national unity, while recognizing the revolution's lasting importance in shaping Iraq's modern political identity.