Costa Rica, 1965 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Centenary

Costa Rica · 1965 · 10c

This airmail stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), originally founded as the International Telegraph Union in 1865. The design features a stylized globe with radiating lines, symbolizing global communication networks. The ITU's acronym is prominently displayed in its French form, U.I.T. (Union Internationale des Télécommunications).

Issued in 1965, this stamp reflects the growing importance of global cooperation in technology and communications during the mid-20th century, a period of rapid technological advancement.