Colombia 1859 5c Coat of Arms, First Issue

Colombia · 1859 · 5c (centavos)

This stamp features the national Coat of Arms of the Granadine Confederation, which included present-day Colombia and Panama. The design is crudely lithographed and imperforate, typical of early South American issues. It is printed in a pale buff or yellowish color on white wove paper.

Issued on September 1, 1859, this was the first postage stamp of the Granadine Confederation, marking the beginning of postal services in the region. These early issues were a critical step in unifying communication across the newly formed nation.