The 1966 Qatar Coin stamp set was one of the reason to make me start collecting stamps of Qatar. Although not unique (some of the countries in the region have similar stamps) they certainly are eye catching.
The APS began in the 1960's a program eventually called the Black Blot Program with the idea to control what stamps collectors should avoid collecting and even preventing them from being included in stamp exhibitions.
There were five criteria to consider when placing stamps in the Black Blot:
1. A limited printing or limited 'on sale' time;
2, An excessively extended issue;
3. Unwarranted high values included;
4. No direct relationship to the issuing country;
5. Oddities intentionally included with the issue.
By the time the program come to an end only five of Qatar's issues (between 1964 and 1972) were included inn the list. But none of the five included the Coin's 1966 issue.
Clearly, what should and should not be collectible is a matter of taste, and in the case of stamps of one's own country, even patriotism culture or even pride.
Yet, it was a similar cover, to the one below, that gave rise to a 2015 Linn's publications:
If you are interested in learning more about the Black Blot program go to:
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