Labour Day 1968 - 15 fils
Issued in 1968, this stamp commemorates Labour Day, observed annually on 1 May. The design features a factory, industrial smokestacks, a cogwheel, a tractor, and a wheat ear, symbolizing the partnership between industry and agriculture in Iraq's economic development. The imagery reflects the government's emphasis on modernization, industrial growth, mechanized agriculture, and the contribution of workers to national progress.
By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Republic of Iraq paid tribute to workers, farmers, engineers, and industrial laborers whose efforts supported the country's development. The issue highlighted the importance of productive labor, economic modernization, and agricultural advancement, while recognizing the workforce as a vital force in building national prosperity and social progress.