Abu Dhabi – Expo ’70 Osaka Stamp Set (1970)

Issued by Abu Dhabi in 1970, this commemorative stamp set marks Expo ’70, the World’s Fair held in Osaka, Japan. The stamps feature Mount Fuji, based on Japanese artwork, alongside a portrait of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Issued during the final years before the formation of the United Arab Emirates, the set reflects Abu Dhabi’s participation in an international event that celebrated global cooperation, technological progress, and cultural exchange.

Additional Details

• Issuer: Abu Dhabi

• Year: 1970

• Type: Commemorative Stamp Set

• Occasion: Expo ’70 Osaka, Japan

• Number of Stamps: 3

• Face Values:

• 25 Fils

• 35 Fils

• 60 Fils

• Perforation: Perforated

• Design Features:

• Portrait of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

• Mount Fuji

• Expo ’70 Osaka inscription in Japanese and English

• Decorative Arabic border surrounding the portrait

• Condition: Mint, unused with lower sheet margins (based on image provided)