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Year: 1981
World Food Day - 16 October 1981
Issued on October 16, 1981, this 50 Baisa commemorative stamp from the Sultanate of Oman marks the global celebration of the inaugural World Food Day (يوم الأغذية العالمي). Framed by a rich magenta border, the light-blue inner vignette elegantly balances international and national iconography. The upper left corner features the official emblem of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) with its characteristic stylized wheat stalk, while the upper right holds a circular portrait medallion of Sultan Qaboos bin Said. The bottom corners display the face value split symmetrically, with "50 BAISA" in Western typography on the left and the Eastern Arabic numeral equivalent (٥٠ بيسة) on the right. The large central green emblem reflects Oman's core agricultural and marine resources, featuring a stylized date palm tree, cascading ocean waves, swimming fish, and flanking ears of grain, all crowned by a miniature red national crest. Because 1981 marked the very first officially recognized World Food Day by the United Nations, this issue carries significant historical weight. By releasing this stamp, the Omani administrative authorities highlighted the country's mid-century commitment to national food security, the development of modern irrigation for interior oases, and the modernization of its vital coastal fishing industries during a decade of immense infrastructural transformation.
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National Day 1976 (Military Presentation) - 150 baisa
National Day 1976 (Military Presentation) - 75 baisa
National Day 1976 (Military Presentation) - 40 baisa
National Day 1976 (Military Presentation) - 25 baisa
Matrah Harbour in 1809 - 75 baisa
International Women's Year 1975 - 150 baisa
International Women's Year 1975 - 75 baisa
National Day 1975 (Telecommunication Network) - 250 baisa
National Day 1975 (Satellite Earth Station) - 150 baisa
National Day 1975 (Oman Colour Television Center) - 100 baisa
National Day 1975 (Water Desalination Plant) - 75 baisa
National Day 1975 (Watayah Stadium) - 50 baisa
National Day 1975 (Mina Raysut) - 30 baisa
Matrah Harbour in 1809 - 25 baisa
Matrah Harbour in 1809 - 20 baisa
Matrah Harbour in 1809 - 10 baisa
Matrah Harbour in 1809 - 5 baisa
Eradication of Illiteracy in the Arab World
Centenary of the Universal Postal Union
International Eradication of Illiteracy Day
International Eradication of Illiteracy Day
Inauguration of Port Qaboos
National Day 1973, Ship of the Desert
