Ghana 1957 Independence Commemorative

Ghana · 1957 · 2½d

This stamp features a portrait of Kwame Nkrumah, the first Prime Minister and President of Ghana, superimposed over a map of the country. The design celebrates the nation's newfound sovereignty with the inscription 'GHANA INDEPENDENCE 6th MARCH 1957'. The vibrant colors and clear imagery are characteristic of stamps from this period.

Issued to commemorate Ghana's independence from British colonial rule on March 6, 1957, this stamp marks a pivotal moment in African history as Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain its freedom.