Oman Post Launches "1/4 Anna in the Reign of Sultans of Oman" Commemorative Stamp Collection
February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024
Muscat | 08 November 2023: Oman Post, a member of Asyad Group, announced the launch of a commemorative postal collection titled "1/4 Anna in the Reign of Sultans of Oman". The collection sheds light on the history of coin minting in the Sultanate and reflects Oman Post's efforts to document the history of the Sultanate through commemorative stamps and unique postal products. The distinctive collection will be available for public purchase at Oman Post's Stamps and Collectibles shop at the Opera Galleria, along with numerous other collectibles.
"1/4 Anna in the Reign of Sultans of Oman" Commemorative Stamp Collection is dedicated to philatelists and researchers in the history of Oman.
The collection includes a stamp issued as an actual 1/4 Anna Coin, Souvenir Sheet, and First Day Cover (FDC).
The limited edition includes First Day Cover (FDC) designed using a special technique with the original 1/4 Anna coin dating back to 1315 Hijri.
The commemorative stamp documents a significant milestone in Oman's financial history that dates back over a century.
Muscat | 08 November 2023: Oman Post, a member of Asyad Group, announced the launch of a commemorative postal collection titled "1/4 Anna in the Reign of Sultans of Oman". The collection sheds light on the history of coin minting in the Sultanate and reflects Oman Post's efforts to document the history of the Sultanate through commemorative stamps and unique postal products. The distinctive collection will be available for public purchase at Oman Post's Stamps and Collectibles shop at the Opera Galleria, along with numerous other collectibles.
Oman Post has announced two editions of this collection. The first edition is a regular release that includes an envelope and a souvenir sheet, along with a sheet of stamps featuring a circular stamp in copper color, replicating the design of the 1/4 Anna coin. The second edition is a special release designed exclusively for historical memorabilia enthusiasts, containing an exclusive cover that includes the original 1/4 Anna coin. Additionally, it consists of an informative card detailing the history of coin minting during the reign of the Sultans, a souvenir sheet, and a sheet of stamps.
Sheikh Ibrahim bin Sultan Al-Hosni, Acting CEO of Oman Post and Asyad Express, stated: "This stamp symbolizing the 1/4 Anna coin sheds light on the history of coin minting in the Sultanate and which signifies an important part of the political and economic history of the Sultanate of Oman during the reign of the Sultans. We hope this collection will be well-received by all stamp enthusiasts and those interested in Oman's deep-rooted history."
The 1/4 Anna coin held immense significance in Oman's political and financial history. The history of this coin dates to the year (1315 Hijri / 1898 AD); more than 130 years ago. It was minted in Muscat, in the reign of Sultan/ Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Muscat and Oman during the period (1305 – 1331 Hijri / 1888 – 1913 AD). Known as the "Baisa" by Omanis then, the coin continued to be used throughout the reigns of Sultan/ Taimur bin Faisal and Sultan/ Said bin Taimur.
The "1/4 Anna in the Reign of the Sultans of Oman" stamp collection is one of the significant documentary postal works consistently released by Oman Post. These initiatives aim to showcase the glorious history of the Sultanate, activate the postal service's role in promoting national culture, and offer a diverse range of postal products that attract new enthusiasts to stamps collecting.