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Year: 1983
Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa (1894-1961) - Al Khalifa Bicentenary
Issued in 1983 as part of the Al Khalifa Bicentenary (1783-1983) commemorative series, this stamp honors Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who ruled Bahrain from 1942 to 1961. His reign marked a period of significant modernization and development, during which Bahrain expanded its educational system, healthcare services, transportation infrastructure, and public administration. These reforms helped lay the foundations of the modern Bahraini state and improved the quality of life for its citizens during a time of rapid social and economic change. By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Bahrain paid tribute to Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa's contributions to the nation's progress and development. The issue celebrated his leadership during a transformative era in Bahrain's history and highlighted the enduring legacy of the Al Khalifa dynasty, emphasizing two centuries of continuity, stability, and nation-building under Al Khalifa rule.
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25th Jubilee of Emir Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa - 100 fils
25th Jubilee of Emir Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa - 50 fils
25th Jubilee of Emir Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa - 15 fils
Bahrain-Saudi Arabia Causeway Opening (King Fahd Causeway) - 100 fils
Bahrain-Saudi Arabia Causeway Opening (King Fahd Causeway) - 50 fils
Bahrain-Saudi Arabia Causeway Opening (King Fahd Causeway) - 15 fils
International Youth Year 1985 - 100 fils
International Youth Year 1985 - 50 fils
International Youth Year 1985 - 15 fils
First Arab Gulf Week for Social Work 1985 - 100 fils
First Arab Gulf Week for Social Work 1985 - 50 fils
First Arab Gulf Week for Social Work 1985 - 15 fils
Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) - 100 fils
Longnose Emperor (Lethrinus elongatus) - 100 fils
Malabar Grouper (Epinephelus malabaricus) - 100 fils
Silver Black Porgy (Sparidentex hasta) - 100 fils
Two-bar Seabream (Acanthopagrus bifasciatus) - 100 fils
Mullet (Liza sp.) - 100 fils
White-spotted Spinefoot (Siganus canaliculatus) - 100 fils
Sordid Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus sordidus) - 100 fils
Houndfish (Tylosurus crocodilus) - 100 fils
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) - 100 fils
Centenary of Postal Services in Bahrain (1884–1984) - 100 fils
