Issued in 1973, this 1.00 franc French commemorative stamp celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Académie des Sciences d’Outre-Mer (Academy of Overseas Sciences). The design by J. Combet features a stylized globe showing Africa, Asia, and Oceania, symbolizing the Academy’s global reach and study of non-European regions. Below, the emblem intertwines four key virtues — Aimer, Comprendre, Savoir, Respecter (To Love, To Understand, To Know, To Respect) — reflecting the Academy’s mission to promote knowledge and cultural understanding across continents. A visually striking stamp representing France’s intellectual and humanitarian engagement with the wider world.