Official Stamps - 7 piastre

Official Stamps - 7 piastre

Year
1964
Face Value
7
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Coat of arms

Catalogs References

Michel
SA D27
Stanley Gibbons
SA O508

Technical Details

Colors
Light emerald
Perforation
13½ x 13
Printing
Offset lithography
Issued during the early years of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this stamp belongs to a service (official) stamp series used for government and administrative correspondence. Official stamps were reserved for use by public institutions and government departments, helping to distinguish official mail from regular postal items while supporting the efficient operation of state services and communications.

By issuing official stamps bearing national symbols, Saudi Arabia emphasized the importance of an organized postal system in supporting government administration and public services. The issue reflects the development of national institutions and communication networks during a formative period in the Kingdom's history, highlighting the role of postal services in facilitating governance, administration, and official correspondence throughout the country.