Bolivia Coat of Arms, Condor Issue

Bolivia · 1870 · 5 Centavos

This stamp features the Bolivian coat of arms, prominently displaying a condor perched atop. The design is enclosed within an oval frame, with the country's name 'BOLIVIA' inscribed above and the denomination 'CINCO CENTAVOS' below. This was part of the second definitive series issued by Bolivia.

Issued in 1870, this stamp represents a period of political and economic transition in Bolivia, preceding the War of the Pacific. The use of the national coat of arms was a common practice to assert national identity on early postage.