National Unity Day - 3 March 1972 - 10 1/2 piastre

National Unity Day - 3 March 1972 - 10 1/2 piastre

Year
1973
Face Value
10.5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
National Events, Anniversaries

Catalogs References

Michel
SD 294
Yvert & Tellier
SD 256
Stanley Gibbons
SD 327

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13 x 13½
Printing
Offset lithography
Issued in 1973, this stamp commemorates National Unity Day, celebrated on 3 March 1972 following the signing of the Addis Ababa Agreement, which helped bring an end to the First Sudanese Civil War and promoted national reconciliation. The design features the coat of arms of Sudan above a series of emblems representing the country's provinces, set against a background of colorful banners symbolizing national solidarity and unity among Sudan's diverse regions and peoples.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Democratic Republic of Sudan celebrated a milestone in national reconciliation and peaceful coexistence. The issue emphasized themes of unity, cooperation, and national integration, while expressing hopes for stability, development, and harmony throughout the country.