100 Years of the ITU (1965) - 2 naye paise

100 Years of the ITU (1965) - 2 naye paise

Year
1965
Face Value
2
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Science and technology

Catalogs References

Michel
AE-SH 186A
Yvert & Tellier
AE-SH 115
Stanley Gibbons
AE-SH 167

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
28.5 x 51 mm
Perforation
14½ x 13½
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Derek Slater
Printers
Harrison & Sons Ltd.
Issued in 1965, this stamp commemorates the centenary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), marking 100 years since the organization's founding in 1865. The ITU was established to promote international cooperation in telecommunications and played a key role in the development of global communication networks, including telegraph, telephone, radio, submarine cable, and satellite communications. The centenary celebration recognized a century of progress in connecting nations through increasingly advanced communication technologies.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, Sharjah highlighted the importance of international telecommunications in fostering global communication and economic development. The issue celebrated the achievements of the ITU in promoting worldwide connectivity and emphasized the role of modern communication systems in bringing people, businesses, and governments closer together in an increasingly interconnected world.