Tabarka Fort
Michel Reference
TN 2055
Stanley Reference
TN 2040
Yvert Reference
TN 1961
Themes
Sites and landscapes
Description
This stamp illustrates the Genoese fort of Tabarka, perched on an island facing the city known for its coral and reefs. The illustration shows the watchtower and the lighthouse, symbolizing the protection of the coasts of northwest Tunisia. This subject highlights the unique history of this maritime trading post, a crossroads of trade between Europe and North Africa. The stamp thus highlights the diversity of Tunisian heritage, marked by varied architectural influences and an inseparable link with the wild and steep nature of the coralligenous coastline.
Size
40x40 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Leila Allagui
Printers
Tunisia Post Printing House
Perforation
13
Print
Offset
Face Value
3,00 DT
Mint Value
3,52 $
Used Value
1,78 $
Print Run
200 000 exemplaires
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