Tunisia – Scott # 859
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Tunisia Scott #859 (1984) — commemorating the first Tunisian Earth Station and the 20th anniversary of INTELSAT. Features satellite imagery and modernist design. Mint, Never Hinged.
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Tunisia Scott #859 (1984) — “First Tunisian Earth Station / INTELSAT XX Anniversary” — Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Issued in 1984 by the République Tunisienne, this colorful 100-millime commemorative stamp marks two milestones: the 20th anniversary of INTELSAT (1964–1984) and the inauguration of Tunisia’s first satellite earth station.
Designed by El Mekki, the composition celebrates the nation’s entry into the age of global communications. It features a large satellite dish antenna, an orbiting satellite, a map of Tunisia in digital mosaic form, and a female radio operator, symbolizing the human connection behind technological progress.
Rendered in vivid blue, red, and silver-gray tones, the design reflects the optimism and innovation of Tunisia’s modernization drive during the 1980s. This stamp is a must-have for collectors of telecommunications, space exploration, and African technological development themes.
Condition: Mint, Never Hinged (MNH).
Scott Catalog Number: #859.
Issued: 1984.
Designer: El Mekki.
Theme: INTELSAT / Space / Telecommunications / Technology.
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