Guanacaste Tree, National Symbol of Costa Rica
Costa Rica · 1959 · 10 céntimos
This airmail stamp features a prominent depiction of the Guanacaste tree (Enterolobium cyclocarpum), which was declared the national tree of Costa Rica in 1959. The tree is shown in its characteristic wide-canopied form, a common sight in the Guanacaste province.
Issued to celebrate the Guanacaste tree's designation as a national symbol, this stamp reflects Costa Rica's pride in its natural heritage and biodiversity.
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Photogravure
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