Academy of Medical Sciences of I.R. Iran Archives of Iranian Medicine 1029-2977 13 5 2010 09 01 Honoring Avicenna, (the Great Persian Physician) on the World’s Postage Stamps 447 453 EN Ahmadreza Afshar Journal Article Many nations are indebted to Avicenna (Ibn-Sina) for their scientific progressions and civilization. Many countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe have honored Avicenna, the great Persian scientist, by depicting his vignette on their postage stamps. The symbolic value of Avicenna has been chosen to commemorate scientific occasions, achievements and anniversaries, which represents the ultimate performance of conscious honoring.