10th Anniversary of the 14 July Revolution (1958-1968)

Issued in 1968, this stamp commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 14 July 1958 Revolution, which ended the Hashemite monarchy and established the Republic of Iraq. The design features a worker holding a tool beneath the Iraqi national flag, with a broken chain symbolizing liberation and revolutionary change. The imagery reflects the social, political, and economic aspirations associated with the revolution and its legacy during the first decade of republican rule.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Republic of Iraq celebrated a major milestone in its modern history. The issue emphasized themes of national sovereignty, social progress, and economic development, while honoring the revolutionary movement that shaped Iraq's political transformation and republican identity.