This 100 kuruş postage stamp, issued by the Republic of Turkey in 1973, features the elegant Ankara cat (Ankara kedisi), one of the country’s oldest and most treasured native breeds. The cat’s distinctive pure white fur and odd-colored eyes—one blue and one amber—are beautifully illustrated in a minimalist, finely dotted style against a soft beige background. Printed by Ticaret Matbaacılık T.A.Ş., İzmir, this issue celebrates Turkey’s natural and cultural heritage through its native fauna.

Collectors appreciate this stamp for its clean design, zoological focus, and national pride, as it highlights an animal long associated with Ankara’s aristocratic and historic households.