Egypt UAR stamps year 1962 celebrate Anniversary of Revolution

Egypt UAR stamps year 1962 celebrate Anniversary of Revolution MNH

In 1962, the United Arab Republic (UAR) marked a major milestone: the 10th Anniversary of the Revolution of July 23, 1952. This was a significant philatelic year for Egypt, featuring a expansive set of stamps and a highly recognizable souvenir sheet.

1. The 10th Anniversary Commemorative Set

Issued on July 23, 1962, the core set consists of three stamps (some catalogs list these as part of a larger anniversary series that includes industrial themes). The primary stamps focus on national progress and the symbols of the UAR.

• Designers: Most were designed by Samir Amin Ibrahim.
• Symbolism: These stamps emphasized the “Three Revolutions” (Political, Social, and Industrial). You will often see imagery of factories, the Aswan Dam, and the Eagle of Saladin.

2. The 10th Anniversary Souvenir Sheet

The most famous item from this year is the Large Souvenir Sheet (Scott #564A/B).

• Design: It features a map of the Arab world across the background with the UAR emblem (the Eagle of Saladin) and various national motifs.
• Format: It was issued in two distinct versions:
  • Perforated: Standard for collectors.
  • Imperforate: A scarcer version that is highly prized by Middle Eastern specialists.
• Face Value: 100 Millièmes (100 M.).
• Printing: Multicolor photogravure, printed at the Postal Printing House in Cairo.

3. Other 1962 “Revolution” Related Issues

Because it was the 10th anniversary, several other stamps were released throughout the year that collectors often group with the Revolution anniversary:

• Proclamation of the National Charter: A 10M stamp celebrating the socialist roadmap for Egypt.
• Casablanca Charter: Commemorating the pan-African agreement involving Egypt, Morocco, and other nations.
• Independence of Algeria: A commemorative stamp supporting the end of the Algerian War, which was a major foreign policy focus of the Egyptian revolution.