Independence Anniversary -   50 piastre

Independence Anniversary - 50 piastre

Year
1958
Face Value
50
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Flags & Emblems, Military & Defense

Catalogs References

Michel
LB 626
Yvert & Tellier
LB 155
Stanley Gibbons
LB 607

Technical Details

Colors
Brown
Size
26 x 41 mm
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
Designer
D. Akiskalian
Printers
Imprimerie J. Saikali
Issued in 1958, this stamp commemorates Lebanon's Independence, featuring a soldier standing beside the Lebanese flag, a symbol of national sovereignty and patriotism. Lebanon achieved independence from the French Mandate in 1943, and annual commemorations honored the country's freedom, national institutions, and the efforts of those who contributed to the establishment of the independent Lebanese state.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Lebanese Republic celebrated the spirit of independence and national unity. The issue paid tribute to those who helped secure the nation's sovereignty and highlighted the importance of patriotism, national identity, and the defense of Lebanon's independence, while reaffirming the values of freedom and self-determination that shaped the modern republic.