Summer Olympic Games 1964 - Tokyo - Cycling

Summer Olympic Games 1964 - Tokyo - Cycling

Year
1964
Face Value
35
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sports, International Events

Catalogs References

Michel
JO 442A
Yvert & Tellier
JO 420
Stanley Gibbons
JO 576

Technical Details

Colors
Orange red
Size
49 x 30 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.