Cuban Revolution Anniversary, Fidel Castro and Camilo Cienfuegos

Name: Cuban Revolution Anniversary, Fidel Castro and Camilo Cienfuegos
Brand: Cuba

Cuba · 1960 · 12c

This stamp commemorates the first anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. The design features portraits of revolutionary leaders Fidel Castro and Camilo Cienfuegos, symbolizing the triumph of their movement. The inscription reads "PRIMER ANIVERSARIO DE LA REVOLUCION" (First Anniversary of the Revolution).

Issued one year after Fidel Castro's rise to power, this stamp is an early piece of philatelic propaganda from the new revolutionary government, celebrating its leaders and solidifying its narrative.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

revolution leaders portraits anniversary politics

Catalog Numbers

sg978

scott645

michel713

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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.