Bolivia Coat of Arms

Bolivia · 1867 · 5c

This is the first postage stamp issued by Bolivia, featuring the national coat of arms. The design includes a condor perched atop the shield, surrounded by flags, cannons, and nine stars representing the original nine departments of the country.

Issued in 1867, this stamp marks Bolivia's entry into the global postal system, a significant step in modernizing its national infrastructure and international communications.