Cuba Postage Stamp, 1962

Cuba · 1962 · 1¢

This definitive stamp features the Cuban coat of arms, a central element of national identity. The design includes a shield divided into three sections, representing the island's geography and historical significance, topped by a Phrygian cap symbolizing liberty.

Issued in the early years of Fidel Castro's government, this definitive series replaced previous designs and was used for everyday postage, reflecting the new political era in Cuba.