Khor Fakkan Stamps
Khor Fakkan is a city and exclave located on the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, within the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Its postal history is intrinsically linked to the development of the Trucial States and later the UAE, though it briefly issued its own stamps during a period of administrative autonomy in the 1980s.
- Issued stamps
- 1965–1969
- Region
- Middle East, Arabian Peninsula
- Currency
- AED
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Issuer type
- Historical postal administration
- Part of
- Sharjah
About Khor Fakkan stamps
Stamps from this period typically feature Arabic script, often alongside English, reflecting the region's international trade connections. The brief independent postal issues ceased when the territory was fully reincorporated into the Sharjah postal system.
Further reading: Wikipedia
How to identify Khor Fakkan stamps
- Look for 'Khor Fakkan' or 'خور فكان' printed on the stamp, often alongside 'Sharjah' or 'Trucial States'.
- Stamps typically feature Arabic script alongside English.
- Many issues from this period are overprinted on stamps originally intended for Sharjah or other Trucial States.
Popular series
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Definitives
1965-1969
Early definitive issues featuring local scenes, fauna, and rulers, often overprinted.
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Commemorative Issues
1966-1969
Various commemorative sets celebrating international events, sports, and local culture, often with a focus on colorful designs.
Value overview
Typical ranges as orientation, not prices for a particular stamp. Condition, variety and demand decide the value of your copy; for current asking prices, check listings or the app.
- Common stamps
- $0.50–$5
- Scarce stamps
- $20–$200+
Stamps issued by Khor Fakkan during its brief period of postal autonomy are generally affordable. Rarer items include specific overprints, errors, or complete sets in pristine condition. Early issues from the mid-1960s tend to hold more philatelic interest than later, more speculative issues.
Catalogs. Khor Fakkan stamps are listed in the major world catalogs: Scott, Michel and Stanley Gibbons. Catalog numbers and groupings differ between them; the Stamp Identifier app shows the numbers it can find for your stamp.
Questions about Khor Fakkan stamps
Khor Fakkan stamps refer to the postal issues released by the exclave of Khor Fakkan, part of the Emirate of Sharjah, during a brief period of administrative autonomy from 1965 to 1969. These stamps reflect the region's unique postal history within the Trucial States before the formation of the United Arab Emirates.
While most common Khor Fakkan stamps are relatively inexpensive, ranging from $0.50 to $5, certain rare varieties, such as specific overprints, errors, or complete sets in mint condition, can fetch higher prices, sometimes exceeding $200. Their value is often tied to their historical context as part of the Trucial States' philatelic landscape.
Khor Fakkan stamps can be identified by the explicit inscription 'Khor Fakkan' or its Arabic equivalent 'خور فكان'. They often also bear the name 'Sharjah' or 'Trucial States'. Many issues are overprinted. The Stamp Identifier app can suggest the issue from a photo; confirm the catalog number, and ask an expert about anything valuable.
Khor Fakkan stamps are listed in major international stamp catalogs, including Scott, Michel, and Stanley Gibbons. These catalogs provide detailed information on issues, varieties, and estimated values, essential for collectors of Trucial States and Middle Eastern philately.
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