Arabian Horse - 60 fils

Arabian Horse - 60 fils

Year
1975
Face Value
60
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Animals

Catalogs References

Michel
BH 232
Yvert & Tellier
BH 225
Stanley Gibbons
BH 223b

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
14½
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Harrison & Sons Ltd.
Issued in 1975, this stamp forms part of a series celebrating Arab horses, a breed renowned throughout the Middle East for its endurance, strength, and historical importance. Arabian horses have been bred on the Arabian Peninsula for centuries and played a vital role in transportation, trade, agriculture, and cultural traditions, becoming one of the world's most influential horse breeds.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, Bahrain recognized the significance of the Arabian horse as an important symbol of regional heritage and identity. The issue highlighted the longstanding relationship between the peoples of the Arabian Gulf and their horses, celebrating a tradition that has contributed to the cultural, sporting, and historical legacy of the Arab world.