Ghana 1957 Independence Commemorative

Ghana · 1957 · 2½d

This stamp commemorates Ghana's independence on March 6, 1957, a pivotal moment in African history. The design features a map of Ghana, the Black Star of Africa, and a portrait of Kwame Nkrumah, the country's first Prime Minister and President. The denomination is 2½ pence.

Issued on the day of independence, this was the very first postage stamp of the new nation of Ghana, formerly the British colony of the Gold Coast. It symbolizes the country's sovereignty and its leadership role in the Pan-African movement.