Issued in 1974, this 50 centimes commemorative stamp of France was released to promote ARPHILA ’75, the International Philatelic Exhibition held in Paris in 1975. The design features a bold stylized profile of Marianne, France’s national emblem of liberty, alongside the exhibition details in vibrant magenta, blue, and brown. Highlighting the venue at the Grand Palais et Galeries Nationales, the stamp captures the excitement surrounding one of the most prestigious philatelic events of the decade. A must-have issue for collectors of exhibition-themed stamps and French commemoratives, it marks an important milestone in philatelic history.