Dadwayya

Dadwayya

Year
1965
Face Value
6
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
FR-SO 367
Yvert & Tellier
FR-SO 322
Stanley Gibbons
FR-SO 484

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Claude Robin
Printers
Imprimerie Des Timbres-Poste, Paris
Issued in 1965, this stamp commemorates Dadwayya, one of the notable localities of the French Somali Coast (Côte Française des Somalis). As part of a series highlighting places within the territory, the issue was intended to showcase the geographic diversity of the region and promote awareness of its landscapes, settlements, and cultural environment.

By featuring Dadwayya, the stamp emphasized the importance of local communities in the history and development of the territory. The issue celebrated the region's heritage and identity while drawing attention to the distinctive characteristics of the French Somali Coast, helping to familiarize both local and international audiences with its people and environment.