Ghana Independence Overprinted 'SPECIMEN' Blocks of 4

Ghana · 1957 · 2d, 2½d, 4d, 1s 3d

This set of four stamps commemorates the independence of Ghana on March 6, 1957, when the British colony of the Gold Coast became a sovereign state. The designs feature a map of Ghana, the national flag, and a portrait of Kwame Nkrumah, the country's first Prime Minister and President. These particular examples are blocks of four, overprinted with 'SPECIMEN' for distribution to postal authorities and philatelic agencies.

Ghana's independence was a pivotal moment in African history, marking the beginning of the decolonization movement on the continent. These stamps were among the first issued by the new nation, symbolizing its newfound sovereignty.