Ghana 1957 Independence Overprint Error 'GHANA' Omitted

Ghana · 1957 · 2d

This stamp is a definitive from the Gold Coast featuring Queen Elizabeth II, originally issued in 1954. It was overprinted in 1957 to mark Ghana's independence, but this variety is a significant error where the 'GHANA' portion of the overprint is missing, leaving only 'INDEPENDENCE 6th MARCH 1957'. This omission makes it a highly sought-after error.

Issued to commemorate Ghana becoming the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from European colonial rule on March 6, 1957. This error variety highlights the rush and potential for mistakes during the transitional period of establishing the new nation's postal identity.