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Year: 1981
Muscat Port
Issued in 1981, this 50 Baisa commemorative stamp from the Sultanate of Oman highlights the historical and strategic significance of the Muscat Port (ميناء مسقط ١٩٨١ م). The stamp features a highly detailed, colorful painted panorama of the old harbor of Muscat, nestled within its iconic defensive landscape. The vignette prominently showcases the historic Portuguese-built fortification, Fort Al Jalali, perched atop the rocky cliffs overlooking the harbor entrance, while a traditional Omani dhow sails across the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Oman. The stamp's layout neatly arranges its technical and administrative elements to frame the scenic view. The top center displays the country's identity in both languages as "SULTANATE OF OMAN / سلطنة عمان", directly to the left of a rounded rectangular portrait medallion of Sultan Qaboos bin Said. The bottom corners display the face value split symmetrically, with "POSTAGE 50 BAISA" in Western typography on the left and the Eastern Arabic numeral equivalent (٥٠ بيسة) on the right. By issuing this stamp, Omani administrative authorities celebrated Muscat's enduring heritage as a vital maritime trading hub, bridging its ancient naval legacy with the rapid mid-century modernization of the country's port infrastructure.
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International Women's Year 1975 - 50 baisa
National Day 1975 (Satellite Earth Station) - 40 baisa
National Day 1977 (Traditional Silver Jewellery)
National Day 1977 (Khor Rori Inscriptions)
National Day 1977 (Traditional Earthenware Jars)
National Day 1977 (Traditional Omani Coffee Pots)
25th Anniversary of the Arab Postal Union - 75 baisa
25th Anniversary of the Arab Postal Union - 30 baisa
International Campaign to Save Mohenjo-daro
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
