Guanacaste Province Coat of Arms, Carmine

Costa Rica · 1885 · 1c

This stamp features the coat of arms of the Guanacaste province, a region in northwestern Costa Rica. The design is simple, focusing on the heraldic elements within a circular frame, printed in a distinct carmine color. It is part of a series of provisional stamps issued specifically for use within the province.

Issued in 1885, these provisional stamps were created for local use in Guanacaste due to a shortage of regular national postage. They represent a unique period in Costa Rican postal history, highlighting regional autonomy and logistical challenges of the late 19th century.