1300th anniversary of the Zitouna mosque

Country : Tunisie

Continent : Afrique

Issued on : 25/11/1996

Age : 30 years

Michel Reference
TN 1347
Stanley Reference
TN 1332
Yvert Reference
TN 1284
Themes
Sites and landscapes
Description
This stamp celebrates a major monument in the religious, intellectual and urban history of Tunisia, by representing the Zitouna mosque as a symbol of knowledge and spirituality. The architectural illustration highlights the harmony and sobriety of the building, recalling its central role in the dissemination of religious and scientific knowledge for centuries. The message carried emphasizes the historical continuity of this institution, deeply rooted in Tunisian identity, and its lasting influence in the cultural and intellectual formation of the country.
Size
41x24 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Yosr Jamoussi
Printers
Courvoisier (Helio Courvoisier) S. A.
Perforation
13¾ x 13½
Print
Photogravure
Face Value
0,25 DT
Mint Value
0,58 $
Used Value
0,29 $
Print Run
1 010 000 exemplaires
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