Cyprus 10 mils Definitive Stamp - Coat of Arms

Cyprus · 1960 · 10 mils

This definitive stamp features the newly adopted Coat of Arms of the Republic of Cyprus. The design centers on a shield bearing a dove holding an olive branch, symbolizing peace, with the year '1960' below, marking the year of independence. The shield is set against a wreath of olive branches.

Issued in 1960, this stamp was part of the first definitive series released by the Republic of Cyprus following its independence from British rule, signifying its new sovereignty.