20th Anniversary of UNESCO - 1 piastre
Issued in 1966, this stamp commemorates the 20th anniversary of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, founded on 16 November 1945. UNESCO was established in the aftermath of the Second World War to promote international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication, with the aim of fostering peace and mutual understanding among nations through intellectual and cultural exchange.
By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its support for UNESCO's mission and its global efforts to advance education, protect cultural heritage, encourage scientific collaboration, and promote cultural dialogue. The issue highlighted the importance of knowledge, learning, and international cooperation in building a more peaceful and prosperous world, while recognizing UNESCO's significant contribution to human development over its first two decades.
By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its support for UNESCO's mission and its global efforts to advance education, protect cultural heritage, encourage scientific collaboration, and promote cultural dialogue. The issue highlighted the importance of knowledge, learning, and international cooperation in building a more peaceful and prosperous world, while recognizing UNESCO's significant contribution to human development over its first two decades.