Ghana Independence Issue: Black Star Line

Ghana · 1957 · 1d

This stamp features the emblem of the Black Star Line, a shipping company established by the newly independent government of Ghana. The design prominently displays a five-pointed black star, a powerful symbol of African freedom, set against a backdrop representing the sea. The denomination is shown in the lower-left corner.

Issued on March 6, 1957, this stamp was part of Ghana's first definitive series, celebrating its independence from British colonial rule as the former Gold Coast. The Black Star Line was a key project for President Kwame Nkrumah, symbolizing economic independence and Pan-African aspirations.