United Arab Emirates – Scott # 494, used
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1995 United Arab Emirates Scott #494 showing traditional children’s games at the Ajman National Museum. 2-dirham cultural commemorative, used.
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Description
Issued in 1995, United Arab Emirates Scott #494 commemorates traditional Emirati childhood games, specifically those preserved and displayed at the Ajman National Museum. The stamp celebrates the cultural heritage of the UAE by depicting everyday life and play in a pre-oil-era desert village.
The design shows two children seated on the ground playing a traditional game using small stones arranged in patterns, with simple wooden game pieces nearby. Behind them are mud-brick houses and a sandy courtyard, evoking the architecture and daily life of historic Emirati communities. The warm earth-tone palette and painterly style give the scene a nostalgic, storybook quality.
Arabic and English inscriptions identify the theme as “National Games (Ajman Museum)”, highlighting the stamp’s educational and cultural focus. The 2-dirham denomination places it among the mid-range commemoratives of the period.
This example is offered used, with visible cancellation, intact perforations, and good color. A charming addition for collectors of folk culture, childhood themes, Middle Eastern life, and UAE commemorative stamps.
Country: United Arab Emirates
Year of Issue: 1995
Scott Number: 494
Denomination: 2 Dirhams
Condition: Used
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