Abolition of the Army Anniversary

Name: Abolition of the Army Anniversary
Brand: Costa Rica

Costa Rica · 1986 · 5 ₡

This stamp commemorates the anniversary of the abolition of Costa Rica's army. The design features a powerful allegory of a blacksmith forging a sword into a plowshare on an anvil, symbolizing the nation's transition from military conflict to peaceful agriculture and development.

Costa Rica officially abolished its army in 1948, a landmark decision that has become a cornerstone of its national identity and commitment to peace, neutrality, and diplomacy.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

military peace anniversary blacksmith anvil swords-into-plowshares

Catalog Numbers

sg1090

scottC977

michel1391

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.