This beautifully engraved Icelandic commemorative stamp, issued on August 18, 1961, marks the 175th anniversary of Reykjavík’s founding as a chartered town in 1786. The design shows a panoramic view of Reykjavík harbor, complete with ships, docks, and the recognizable cityscape in the background, symbolizing the nation’s maritime heritage and urban progress. The city’s coat of arms appears prominently in the lower left. Rendered in soothing blue and violet tones, the artwork captures both the serenity of the harbor and the dynamism of Iceland’s capital as it entered the modern era.