First Arab Scout Camp - 5 millieme

First Arab Scout Camp - 5 millieme

Year
1966
Face Value
5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
International Events, Children & Youth

Catalogs References

Michel
LY 222
Yvert & Tellier
LY 293
Stanley Gibbons
LY 382

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13 x 11
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
Joh. Enschedé
Issued in 1966, this stamp commemorates the First Arab Scout Camp, an event that brought together Scout groups from across the Arab world to promote friendship, leadership, outdoor education, and cooperation among youth. The design features the camp emblem and a jumping deer, a traditional symbol associated with Scouting, representing vitality, exploration, and harmony with nature.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Kingdom of Libya demonstrated its support for the Scout Movement and its role in youth development. The issue celebrated the values of service, responsibility, teamwork, and international understanding, while highlighting the importance of cooperation among Arab youth and the contribution of Scouting to building future generations of active and responsible citizens.