Jordan commemorated World Food Day 1981 with this three-stamp set issued on October 16th by the Government of Jordan through its Ministry of Post & Communications. The stamps honor the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and its mission to combat hunger worldwide. Each denomination features the distinctive FAO emblem at center - a circular logo bearing the organization's name in Arabic script surrounding the iconic symbol of wheat stalks forming a stylized 'F' and 'O'. The emblem is elegantly framed by decorative olive branches and wheat sheaves rendered in green and gold, symbolizing agricultural abundance and the Mediterranean heritage of the region. The vertical format stamps display ornate wheat motifs along the borders, emphasizing the agricultural theme central to FAO's work. World Food Day, established by the FAO in 1979, aims to raise awareness about global hunger and promote worldwide action for those who suffer from hunger and malnutrition. Jordan's participation through this postal issue reflects the kingdom's commitment to international cooperation in addressing food security challenges. The set includes variant imperforate records, demonstrating the philatelic significance of this commemorative release during an important period of global awareness about food security issues.
أصدرت الحكومة الأردنية من خلال وزارة البريد والاتصالات مجموعة من ثلاثة طوابع في السادس عشر من أكتوبر عام 1981 إحياءً ليوم الغذاء العالمي. تحتفل هذه الطوابع بمنظمة الأغذية والزراعة ومهمتها في مكافحة الجوع عالمياً. يحمل كل طابع شعار المنظمة المميز في الوسط وهو شعار دائري يضم اسم المنظمة بالخط العربي محيطاً بالرمز الأيقوني لسنابل القمح المشكلة لحرفي 'F' و'O'. الشعار محاط بأغصان الزيتون وحزم القمح المزخرفة باللونين الأخضر والذهبي، رامزاً للوفرة الزراعية والتراث المتوسطي للمنطقة. تعرض الطوابع ذات التصميم العمودي زخارف القمح المتقنة على الحواف، مؤكدة على الموضوع الزراعي المحوري في عمل المنظمة. يهدف يوم الغذاء العالمي، الذي أسسته منظمة الأغذية والزراعة عام 1979، إلى زيادة الوعي بالجوع العالمي وتعزيز العمل العالمي للذين يعانون من الجوع وسوء التغذية.
| JS#: | P1981-05.01 |
| SG#: | 1300 |
| SC#: | 1086 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 x 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 16-Oct-1981 |
| Description: |
FAO emblem surrounded by olive branches and wheat sheaves with decorative wheat border motifs on green and gold background. |
| JS#: | P1981-05.02 |
| SG#: | 1301 |
| SC#: | 1087 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 x 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 16-Oct-1981 |
| Description: |
FAO emblem surrounded by olive branches and wheat sheaves with decorative wheat border motifs on green and gold background. |
| JS#: | P1981-05.03 |
| SG#: | 1302 |
| SC#: | 1088 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 x 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 16-Oct-1981 |
| Description: |
FAO emblem surrounded by olive branches and wheat sheaves with decorative wheat border motifs on green and gold background. |
| JS#: | P1981-05.01i01 |
| SG#: | 1300 imperf |
| SC#: | 1087 imperf |
| Color: | Mantis Kelp Bilbao |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 1981 |
| Description: |
FAO emblem surrounded by olive branches and wheat sheaves with decorative wheat border motifs on green and gold background. |
| JS#: | P1981-05.02i01 |
| SG#: | 1301 imperf |
| SC#: | 1087 imperf |
| Color: | Fern Cape Cod Forest Green |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 1981 |
| Description: |
FAO emblem surrounded by olive branches and wheat sheaves with decorative wheat border motifs on green and gold background. |
| JS#: | P1981-05.03i01 |
| SG#: | 1302 imperf |
| SC#: | 1088 imperf |
| Color: | Japanese Laurel Shark Bilbao |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 1981 |
| Description: |
FAO emblem surrounded by olive branches and wheat sheaves with decorative wheat border motifs on green and gold background. |
| JS#: | P1981-05.04p01 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | Fruit Salad Siam Fern |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 1981 |
| Description: |
FAO emblem surrounded by olive branches and wheat sheaves with decorative wheat border motifs on green and gold background. |
| JS#: | P1981-05.02p01 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | Aqua Forest Cabbage Pont White |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 1981 |
| Description: |
FAO emblem surrounded by olive branches and wheat sheaves with decorative wheat border motifs on green and gold background. |
| JS#: | P1981-05.03p01 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | Fruit Salad Cape Cod White |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 1981 |
| Description: |
FAO emblem surrounded by olive branches and wheat sheaves with decorative wheat border motifs on green and gold background. |