Bolivia, First Issue, 5 Centavos Green

Bolivia · 1867 · 5 Centavos

This is the first postage stamp issued by Bolivia, featuring the national coat of arms at its center. The design includes a prominent condor perched atop the shield, flanked by flags and cannons, with nine stars below representing the departments of Bolivia at the time. The denomination 'CINCO CENTAVOS' is inscribed at the bottom.

Issued in 1867, this stamp marked Bolivia's entry into the global postal system. The design, printed by the American Bank Note Company, established a classic and patriotic theme for the country's early philatelic history.