Bolivia 1894 Coat of Arms

Bolivia · 1894 · 10 Centavos

This stamp features the Bolivian coat of arms, a prominent national symbol. The design is enclosed within an ornate oval frame, with the country's name 'BOLIVIA' inscribed at the top and the denomination 'DIEZ CENTAVOS' at the bottom. The central shield depicts Mount Potosí, an alpaca, a breadfruit tree, and a wheat sheaf, symbolizing the nation's mineral and agricultural wealth.

Issued in 1894, this definitive stamp was part of a series printed by the American Bank Note Company of New York, reflecting a period of modernization and international engagement for Bolivia's postal service.