Gold Coast Queen Victoria, 1889

Gold Coast · 1889 · 20 Shillings

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of Queen Victoria, the reigning British monarch at the time. The design is framed by an ornate border with the country name 'GOLD COAST' at the top and the denomination 'TWENTY SHILLINGS' at the bottom.

Issued for the British colony of the Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana), this high-value stamp was primarily used for fiscal purposes or on heavy parcels, reflecting the significant commercial activity in the region during the late Victorian era.