Summer Olympic Games 1964 - Tokyo - Football

Summer Olympic Games 1964 - Tokyo - Football

Year
1964
Face Value
3
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sports, International Events

Catalogs References

Michel
JO 439A
Yvert & Tellier
JO 417
Stanley Gibbons
JO 573

Technical Details

Colors
Bright bluish green
Size
30 x 49 mm
Perforation
15 x 14
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Harrison & Sons Ltd.
This stamp commemorates the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, held in Tokyo, Japan, from 10 to 24 October 1964. The Tokyo Olympics were the first Olympic Games hosted in Asia and marked an important milestone in the history of international sport. The event brought together athletes from around the world to compete in a spirit of friendship, fair play, and peaceful competition, while showcasing Japan's post-war reconstruction and emergence as a modern nation.

By issuing this stamp, Jordan celebrated one of the most significant sporting events of the twentieth century and expressed support for the ideals of the Olympic Movement. The issue highlights the role of sport in fostering international understanding and cooperation among nations, while honoring the athletes whose dedication and achievements embodied the Olympic values of excellence, respect, and unity.