25th Birthday of King Farouk (1920-1965) -10 millieme
Issued in 1945, this stamp commemorates the 25th birthday of King Farouk I of Egypt (1920–1965). Ascending the throne in 1936, King Farouk became the ruler of Egypt and Sudan during a period marked by political change, modernization efforts, and the challenges of the Second World War. The silver jubilee of his birth was observed through a series of commemorative events and philatelic issues honoring the monarch and his role as head of state.
By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Kingdom of Egypt celebrated King Farouk's twenty-fifth birthday and reaffirmed loyalty to the monarchy. The issue highlighted the importance of the sovereign as a symbol of national unity and continuity, while reflecting the traditions of royal commemoration that played a significant role in Egyptian public life during the first half of the twentieth century.
By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Kingdom of Egypt celebrated King Farouk's twenty-fifth birthday and reaffirmed loyalty to the monarchy. The issue highlighted the importance of the sovereign as a symbol of national unity and continuity, while reflecting the traditions of royal commemoration that played a significant role in Egyptian public life during the first half of the twentieth century.