Colombia 1960 Airmail, 150th Anniversary of Independence

Colombia · 1960 · 1.30 COP

This airmail stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of Colombia's independence. The design features an allegorical figure of Liberty, holding a broken chain in one hand and a torch in the other, symbolizing the break from colonial rule and the enlightenment of freedom. The national colors are prominently displayed in the background.

Issued in 1960, this stamp marks the sesquicentennial of the 'Grito de Independencia' (Cry of Independence) on July 20, 1810, a pivotal event that initiated Colombia's long struggle for sovereignty from Spain.