Ghana 1957 Independence Overprint on Gold Coast Stamp
Ghana · 1957 · 2d
This stamp is an overprint on a Gold Coast issue featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The overprint reads "GHANA INDEPENDENCE 6th MARCH 1957" in black ink, marking the nation's transition from a British colony to an independent state. The underlying stamp design includes a map of the Gold Coast.
Issued on March 6, 1957, this stamp commemorates the day Ghana, formerly the Gold Coast, became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from European colonial rule.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
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Off-center or visible wear
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