Dubai year 1964 Olympic games Tokyo stamps set MNH
In 1964, Dubai—then a Trucial State—released a notable series of stamps to commemorate the XVIII Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. This set is a classic example of the era’s philatelic style, featuring bold colors and various athletic disciplines.
Set Details & Catalog Information
The main issue for the Summer Olympics consists of a set of 10 stamps. Dubai also issued a separate set for the 1964 Winter Olympics (Innsbruck) earlier that same year.
- Date of Issue: October 10, 1964
- Scott Catalog Numbers: #43–#52
- Michel Numbers: #129A–#138A (Perforated) / #129B–#138B (Imperforate)
- Yvert & Tellier Numbers: #43–#52
Stamp Subjects & Values
The denominations are in Naye Paise (np) and Rupees, the currency used in Dubai before the introduction of the Dirham.
| Value | Subject | Design Features |
| 1 np | Cycling | Blue/Multicolor |
| 2 np | Weightlifting | Red/Multicolor |
| 3 np | Wrestling | Green/Multicolor |
| 4 np | Fencing | Purple/Multicolor |
| 5 np | Gymnastics (High Bar) | Dark Blue/Ochre |
| 10 np | Boxing | Brown/Multicolor |
| 15 np | Judo | Orange/Multicolor |
| 75 np | Running (Sprinting) | Blue/Multicolor |
| 1.25 R | Equestrian | Green/Multicolor |
| 5 R | Swimming | Purple/Multicolor |
Variations & Souvenir Sheets
- Imperforate Set: Like many Dubai issues from this period, the entire 10-stamp set exists in an imperforate version (smooth edges). These were produced in smaller quantities and are highly sought after by Olympic topical collectors.
- Souvenir Sheet: A large souvenir sheet was issued (Michel Block 27), which typically contains the 5-Rupee Swimming stamp or a combination of the higher values.
- Winter Olympics Overprints: You may also find a 5-stamp set from earlier in 1964 that was overprinted “Innsbruck 1964” for the Winter Games.
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