Palace of Government- 200 piastre

This commemorative stamp also celebrates Lebanon's structural transition to full sovereignty (Commemoration de l'Independance). The detailed teal-green engraving features the imposing facade of the Grand Serail, designated on the issue as the Palace of Government (Palais du Gouvernement), flanked by stylized classical pillars and traditional arabesque scrollwork. This imagery conveys a powerful message of executive authority, administrative continuity, and institutional independence. By featuring the historic Ottoman-era citadel as the modern seat of the council of ministers, the Lebanese postal service highlights the country's rich administrative lineage and the resilient foundations of its executive branch.