Cyprus Republic Proclamation, Independence Issue

Cyprus · 1960 · 10 Mils

This stamp commemorates the proclamation of the Republic of Cyprus on August 16, 1960. The design features a map of the island of Cyprus with a white dove, a universal symbol of peace, flying above it, signifying the hope for a peaceful future for the newly independent nation.

Issued to mark Cyprus's independence from British rule, this stamp represents a pivotal moment in the nation's history and its establishment as a sovereign republic.