Algeria Independence Commemorative

Algeria · 1962 · 25c

This stamp commemorates the independence of Algeria. The design features a map of the country overlaid with the new Algerian flag, symbolizing the nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The date '3 JUILLET 1962' (July 3, 1962) is prominently displayed, marking the day France formally recognized Algerian independence.

Issued shortly after the conclusion of the brutal Algerian War (1954-1962), this stamp marks the end of 132 years of French rule and the birth of the modern Algerian state.