STAMPS FROM THE UAE
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A stamp printed in Fujairah and shows a Rooster , circa 1973 |
A stamp printed in the Fujairah shows a monkey from the series : Monkeys , circa 1972 |
A stamp printed in Ras Al Khaimah shows a dog , circa 1971 |
Stamps of UAE printed in 1987 |
A stamp printed in Ajman shows Plains Zebra , circa 1969
A stamp printed by Dubai , shows Blue angel fish , circa 1969
A stamp printed in Fujairah and shows a Fox , circa 1973
A stamp printed in the Fujairah shows dog and cat , from the series : Pets , circa 1971
A stamp printed in Sharjah shows Colourful sailfin tang fish under water from the series : Fish , circa 1966
A stamp printed in Sharjah shows Colourful Emperor angelfish under water from the series : Fish , circa 1966
STAMPS FROM THE UAE
The UAE was known as the Trucial States before independence . In 1968 the British Government , under the pressure of adverse economic conditions , announced the termination of all its treaties protecting the Trucial States and its intention to withdraw from the Gulf by the end of 1971 .
Rupee and Riyal were widely used before the seven Emirates joined together to form the United Arab Emirates . The currency then was named Dirham .
Stamps portray a country ’ s culture and tradition in a unique and artistic way .
Whether you are stamp collector or an animal enthusiast you will enjoy this selection of a few stamps from the UAE showing animals from butterflies to horses before 1975 , after which a new design portraying the coat of arms was issued , and all later stamps were in this design .
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