Tower in Mnara Ciromo  - 65 centesimo

Tower in Mnara Ciromo - 65 centesimo

Year
1950
Face Value
65
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
IT-SO 253
Yvert & Tellier
IT-SO 217
Stanley Gibbons
SO 242

Technical Details

Colors
Brown
Perforation
14
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Luigi Gasbarra
Printers
IPS Off. Carte Valori (Officina Governativa Carte Valori)
Issued in 1950 as part of the first definitive series of the Trust Territory of Somalia under Italian Administration (AFIS), this stamp commemorates the historic Tower of Mnarani at Ciromo, one of Somalia's notable architectural landmarks. The issue formed part of a series designed to highlight the country's cultural heritage and important historical sites during a period of political transition and development.

By featuring the Tower of Mnarani, Somalia emphasized the importance of preserving its historical monuments and architectural legacy. The stamp celebrated the nation's rich cultural heritage and promoted awareness of landmarks that reflect the long history of settlement, trade, and civilization along the Somali coast