Ghana 1959 2½d Queen Elizabeth II and Coat of Arms
Ghana · 1959 · 2½d
This definitive stamp features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, based on a photograph by Dorothy Wilding, alongside the coat of arms of Ghana. The design is framed with a simple, elegant border, and the country's name is prominently displayed at the top.
Issued in 1959, this stamp is part of the second definitive series released after Ghana gained independence in 1957, reflecting its status as a Commonwealth realm with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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