King Shrimp - Penaeus kerathurus
Michel Reference
TN 1399
Stanley Reference
TN 1384
Yvert Reference
TN 1331
Themes
Animals
Description
Created by Yosr Ben Hloua, this stamp presents the Royal Shrimp, one of the most prestigious seafood products in Tunisia. The illustration captures the pinkish hues and long antennae of this noble crustacean.
The Royal Shrimp is a strategic resource for the Tunisian economy, particularly in the Gulf of Gabès where it is fished using traditional methods. It symbolizes the excellence of Tunisian export products and the reputation of the country's marine gastronomy, making this crustacean an ambassador of Mediterranean fishing luxury.
The Royal Shrimp is a strategic resource for the Tunisian economy, particularly in the Gulf of Gabès where it is fished using traditional methods. It symbolizes the excellence of Tunisian export products and the reputation of the country's marine gastronomy, making this crustacean an ambassador of Mediterranean fishing luxury.
Size
41x28 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Hassene Chaabane
Perforation
12¾
Print
Offset
Face Value
0,25 DT
Mint Value
0,57 $
Used Value
0,57 $
Print Run
250 000 exemplaires
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