This commemorative set was issued by the Government of Jordan on March 5, 1965, as the third issue honoring the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games. The set comprises 6 stamps and 1 souvenir sheet, with 6 additional imperforate variant records. Each stamp features the Olympic flame rising from a ceremonial torch holder, positioned above the iconic five Olympic rings, creating a unified design celebrating the Olympic spirit. The distinctive diamond-shaped format distinguishes this issue from conventional rectangular stamps. The Arabic text 'طوكيو ١٩٦٤' (Tokyo 1964) appears prominently on each stamp, linking Jordan to this historic Olympics—the first held in Asia. The 1964 Tokyo Olympics marked a significant moment in post-war Japan's return to the international community and represented the global reach of the Olympic movement. Jordan's multiple Olympic issues for Tokyo 1964 demonstrate the kingdom's commitment to international sporting cooperation and the Olympic ideals of peace and unity among nations. The varying denominations from 10 to 100 fils reflect different postal rates, while the diverse color palette across the set creates visual appeal for both postal use and philatelic collecting.
أصدرت الحكومة الأردنية هذه المجموعة التذكارية في ٥ مارس ١٩٦٥، كإصدار ثالث لتكريم الألعاب الأولمبية في طوكيو ١٩٦٤. تضم المجموعة ٦ طوابع وبطاقة تذكارية واحدة، مع ٦ سجلات إضافية للنسخ غير المثقوبة. يحمل كل طابع صورة الشعلة الأولمبية المتصاعدة من حامل الشعلة الاحتفالي، موضوعة فوق الحلقات الأولمبية الخمس الشهيرة، مما يخلق تصميماً موحداً يحتفل بالروح الأولمبية. يميز الشكل المعيني الفريد هذا الإصدار عن الطوابع المستطيلة التقليدية. يظهر النص العربي 'طوكيو ١٩٦٤' بوضوح على كل طابع، ربطاً بين الأردن وهذه الألعاب الأولمبية التاريخية—الأولى التي تقام في آسيا. مثلت أولمبياد طوكيو ١٩٦٤ لحظة مهمة في عودة اليابان لما بعد الحرب للمجتمع الدولي وأظهرت الامتداد العالمي للحركة الأولمبية. تظهر إصدارات الأردن المتعددة لطوكيو ١٩٦٤ التزام المملكة بالتعاون الرياضي الدولي والمثل الأولمبية للسلام والوحدة بين الأمم.
| JS#: | P1965-03.01 |
| SG#: | 641 |
| SC#: | C29 |
| Color: | rose |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 05-Mar-1965 |
| Description: |
Olympic flame rising from a ceremonial torch positioned above the five interlocking Olympic rings, with Arabic and English text reading 'Tokyo 1964' in a diamond-shaped format. |
| JS#: | P1965-03.02 |
| SG#: | 642 |
| SC#: | C30 |
| Color: | violet |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 05-Mar-1965 |
| Description: |
Olympic flame rising from a ceremonial torch positioned above the five interlocking Olympic rings, with Arabic and English text reading 'Tokyo 1964' in a diamond-shaped format. |
| JS#: | P1965-03.03 |
| SG#: | 643 |
| SC#: | C31 |
| Color: | greenish blue |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 05-Mar-1965 |
| Description: |
Olympic flame rising from a ceremonial torch positioned above the five interlocking Olympic rings, with Arabic and English text reading 'Tokyo 1964' in a diamond-shaped format. |
| JS#: | P1965-03.04 |
| SG#: | 644 |
| SC#: | C32 |
| Color: | bluish green |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 05-Mar-1965 |
| Description: |
Olympic flame rising from a ceremonial torch positioned above the five interlocking Olympic rings, with Arabic and English text reading 'Tokyo 1964' in a diamond-shaped format. |
| JS#: | P1965-03.05 |
| SG#: | 645 |
| SC#: | C33 |
| Color: | greyish brown |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 05-Mar-1965 |
| Description: |
Olympic flame rising from a ceremonial torch positioned above the five interlocking Olympic rings, with Arabic and English text reading 'Tokyo 1964' in a diamond-shaped format. |
| JS#: | P1965-03.06 |
| SG#: | 646 |
| SC#: | C34 |
| Color: | magenta |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 05-Mar-1965 |
| Description: |
Olympic flame rising from a ceremonial torch positioned above the five interlocking Olympic rings, with Arabic and English text reading 'Tokyo 1964' in a diamond-shaped format. |
| JS#: | P1965-03.SS01 |
| SG#: | MS647 |
| SC#: | (note after C34) |
| Color: | violet blue |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 05-Mar-1965 |
| Description: |
Souvenir sheet featuring the Olympic flame and torch design above the Olympic rings within a diamond-shaped central vignette, surrounded by blue border with Olympic rings and torch symbols. |
| Notes: | 102mm x 102mm |
| JS#: | P1965-03.01i01 |
| SG#: | (641 imperf) |
| SC#: | (C29 imperf) |
| Color: | rose |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 05-Mar-1965 |
| Description: |
Olympic flame rising from a ceremonial torch positioned above the five interlocking Olympic rings in diamond format, imperforate without the perforations of the normal issue. |
| JS#: | P1965-03.02i01 |
| SG#: | (642 imperf) |
| SC#: | (C30 imperf) |
| Color: | violet |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 05-Mar-1965 |
| Description: |
Olympic flame rising from a ceremonial torch positioned above the five interlocking Olympic rings in diamond format, imperforate without the perforations of the normal issue. |
| JS#: | P1965-03.03i01 |
| SG#: | (643 imperf) |
| SC#: | (C31 imperf) |
| Color: | greenish blue |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 05-Mar-1965 |
| Description: |
Olympic flame rising from a ceremonial torch positioned above the five interlocking Olympic rings in diamond format, imperforate without the perforations of the normal issue. |
| JS#: | P1965-03.04i01 |
| SG#: | (644 imperf) |
| SC#: | (C32 imperf) |
| Color: | bluish green |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 05-Mar-1965 |
| Description: |
Olympic flame rising from a ceremonial torch positioned above the five interlocking Olympic rings in diamond format, imperforate without the perforations of the normal issue. |
| JS#: | P1965-03.05i01 |
| SG#: | (645 imperf) |
| SC#: | (C33 imperf) |
| Color: | greyish brown |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 05-Mar-1965 |
| Description: |
Olympic flame rising from a ceremonial torch positioned above the five interlocking Olympic rings in diamond format, imperforate without the perforations of the normal issue. |
| JS#: | P1965-03.06i01 |
| SG#: | (646 imperf) |
| SC#: | (C34 imperf) |
| Color: | magenta |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 05-Mar-1965 |
| Description: |
Diamond-shaped stamp featuring the Olympic flame rising above the Olympic rings symbol against radiating background stripes, imperforate without the perforations of the normal issue. |