Turkey – Scott # 2299

Description

This vibrant 100 Lira commemorative from Turkey (Scott #2299) was issued in 1984 to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of ICAO—the International Civil Aviation Organization, founded in 1944 to promote safe and collaborative global air travel.

The design is a striking piece of modern graphic art: a stylized winged figure soaring across a field of deep blue, symbolizing the freedom, movement, and international unity of civil aviation. The ICAO emblem appears in the lower left corner, reinforcing the global significance of the anniversary. Vertical Turkish text along the right margin (“Türkiye Cumhuriyeti”) preserves the classic layout of contemporary Turkish issues.

Printed by Basın Ofset – Ankara, the stamp features crisp color transitions, clean offset printing, and a compelling sense of motion that makes it a standout among global ICAO commemoratives.

This example is Mint Never Hinged, with immaculate gum and bright, flawless color—ideal for collectors of aviation, ICAO, Turkey, or modern thematic design.