Ethiopia 1960 Resources Issue

Ethiopia · 1960 ·

This 1960 set from Ethiopia highlights the nation's key economic resources. The designs feature a man harvesting coffee beans, a significant export, and a depiction of Zebu cattle, representing the country's important livestock industry. The stamps were issued to promote Ethiopia's agricultural wealth.

Issued during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie, these stamps were part of an effort to modernize Ethiopia's image and showcase its economic potential to the world during a period of post-war development.