Costa Rica 1921 Independence Centenary
Costa Rica · 1921 · 5 centavos
This stamp features an allegorical female figure, possibly representing Liberty or the Republic, holding a torch aloft and draped in a flag. The design commemorates the centenary of Central American independence, with the dates '1821' and '1921' prominently displayed.
Issued in 1921, this stamp celebrates 100 years since the Act of Independence of Central America from Spanish rule, a pivotal moment in the region's history.
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