This commemorative set was issued by the Government of Jordan on December 24, 1963, to mark the centenary of the International Red Cross, celebrating 100 years since its founding in 1863. The issue consists of 6 stamps and 1 souvenir sheet, with 6 additional imperforate variant records. Each stamp features the iconic red cross emblem prominently displayed against a white background, with accompanying Arabic and English text identifying the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and commemorating the Red Cross centenary (1863-1963). The stamps were produced in different denominations ranging from 1 to 85 fils, each with distinct background colors including purple, turquoise, deep blue, deep bluish green, sepia, and deep green. The design emphasizes the universal humanitarian mission of the Red Cross, with bilingual inscriptions in Arabic and English highlighting Jordan's participation in international humanitarian efforts. This issue reflects Jordan's commitment to the Red Cross movement and its role in global humanitarian assistance during the early years of the Hashemite Kingdom's development as an independent nation.
أصدرت الحكومة الأردنية هذه المجموعة التذكارية في 24 ديسمبر 1963 بمناسبة الذكرى المئوية للصليب الأحمر الدولي، احتفالاً بمرور مائة عام على تأسيسه في عام 1863. تتكون الإصدارة من 6 طوابع وبطاقة تذكارية واحدة، مع 6 سجلات متغيرة إضافية غير مثقوبة. يحمل كل طابع شعار الصليب الأحمر المميز معروضاً بوضوح على خلفية بيضاء، مع نصوص مرافقة باللغتين العربية والإنجليزية تحدد المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية وتحتفل بالذكرى المئوية للصليب الأحمر (1863-1963). أُنتجت الطوابع بفئات مختلفة تتراوح من 1 إلى 85 فلساً، كل منها بألوان خلفية مميزة تشمل البنفسجي والفيروزي والأزرق الداكن والأخضر المزرق الداكن والبني الداكن والأخضر الداكن. يؤكد التصميم على الرسالة الإنسانية العالمية للصليب الأحمر، مع نقوش ثنائية اللغة بالعربية والإنجليزية تبرز مشاركة الأردن في الجهود الإنسانية الدولية.
| JS#: | P1963-08.01 |
| SG#: | 552 |
| SC#: | 413 |
| Color: | purple red |
| Perforation : | 14 x 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 24-Dec-1963 |
| Description: |
Features the distinctive red cross emblem on white background with Arabic and English text commemorating the Red Cross centenary, printed on purple background. |
| JS#: | P1963-08.02 |
| SG#: | 553 |
| SC#: | 414 |
| Color: | turquoise red |
| Perforation : | 14 x 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 24-Dec-1963 |
| Description: |
Displays the iconic red cross symbol with bilingual inscriptions celebrating 100 years of the International Red Cross, set against a turquoise background. |
| JS#: | P1963-08.03 |
| SG#: | 554 |
| SC#: | 415 |
| Color: | deep blue red |
| Perforation : | 14 x 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 24-Dec-1963 |
| Description: |
Shows the red cross emblem prominently with Arabic and English commemorative text marking the centenary milestone, presented on deep blue background. |
| JS#: | P1963-08.04 |
| SG#: | 555 |
| SC#: | 416 |
| Color: | deep bluish green red |
| Perforation : | 14 x 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 24-Dec-1963 |
| Description: |
Presents the red cross symbol with dual-language text honoring the Red Cross centenary achievement, featured on deep bluish green background. |
| JS#: | P1963-08.05 |
| SG#: | 556 |
| SC#: | 417 |
| Color: | sepia red |
| Perforation : | 14 x 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 24-Dec-1963 |
| Description: |
Exhibits the red cross emblem with Arabic and English inscriptions celebrating the humanitarian organization's 100th anniversary, displayed on sepia background. |
| JS#: | P1963-08.06 |
| SG#: | 557 |
| SC#: | 418 |
| Color: | deep green red |
| Perforation : | 14 x 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 24-Dec-1963 |
| Description: |
Contains the red cross symbol with bilingual commemorative text marking the centenary celebration, set against deep green background. |
| JS#: | P1963-08.SS01 |
| SG#: | MS558 |
| SC#: | (note after 418) |
| Color: | purple red |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 24-Dec-1963 |
| Description: |
Souvenir sheet featuring the red cross emblem with Arabic and English text commemorating the International Red Cross centenary, presented in an unperforated format. |
| Notes: | 90mm x 65mm |
| JS#: | P1963-08.01i01 |
| SG#: | (552 imperf) |
| SC#: | (413 imperf) |
| Color: | purple red |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 24-Dec-1963 |
| Description: |
Features the red cross emblem with commemorative inscriptions identical to the regular issue, but produced as an imperforate variety without perforations. |
| JS#: | P1963-08.02i01 |
| SG#: | (553 imperf) |
| SC#: | (414 imperf) |
| Color: | turquoise red |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 24-Dec-1963 |
| Description: |
Displays the iconic red cross symbol with bilingual text identical to the regular issue, but issued as an imperforate variety without perforations. |
| JS#: | P1963-08.03i01 |
| SG#: | (554 imperf) |
| SC#: | (415 imperf) |
| Color: | deep blue red |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 24-Dec-1963 |
| Description: |
Shows the red cross emblem with commemorative text matching the regular issue, but produced as an imperforate variety without perforations. |
| JS#: | P1963-08.04i01 |
| SG#: | (555 imperf) |
| SC#: | (416 imperf) |
| Color: | deep bluish green red |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 24-Dec-1963 |
| Description: |
Presents the red cross symbol with dual-language text identical to the regular issue, but issued as an imperforate variety without perforations. |
| JS#: | P1963-08.05i01 |
| SG#: | (556 imperf) |
| SC#: | (417 imperf) |
| Color: | sepia red |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 24-Dec-1963 |
| Description: |
Exhibits the red cross emblem with commemorative inscriptions matching the regular issue, but produced as an imperforate variety without perforations. |
| JS#: | P1963-08.06i01 |
| SG#: | (557 imperf) |
| SC#: | (418 imperf) |
| Color: | deep green red |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 24-Dec-1963 |
| Description: |
Features the distinctive red cross emblem prominently displayed on a white background, with green sections containing Arabic text and English inscription "THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN", commemorating the centenary dates 1863-1963, issued as an imperforate variety without the perforations of the normal issue. |