Grapefruit (Citrus decumana)

Grapefruit (Citrus decumana)

Year
1971
Face Value
1.00
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
1000000
Themes
Flora
This stamp highlights the grapefruit tree as the emblem of Tunisian citrus growing, an important sector in coastal regions and irrigated areas. The fruit, represented with realism, is associated with a symbolic scene evoking experience, speech and transmission, thus linking agricultural production and social culture. This composition suggests that fruits are not only consumer goods, but also elements carrying meaning, knowledge and traditions. In the Tunisian context, this stamp is part of a celebration of the terroir, the diversity of fruit crops and their role in the economy, gastronomy and national cultural identity.