Ghana 1970 International Education Year
Ghana · 1970 · 10p
This stamp commemorates the 1970 International Education Year, a UNESCO initiative to promote education worldwide. The design features a stylized open book with a torch, symbolizing enlightenment and knowledge, set against a map of Africa. The inscription "INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION YEAR" is prominent at the top.
Issued during the Second Republic of Ghana under Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia, this stamp reflects the nation's participation in global initiatives aimed at development and progress through education.
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