Ghana Independence Issue

Ghana · 1957 · 2d

This stamp commemorates the independence of Ghana on March 6, 1957. The design features a map of Ghana with the Black Star, a symbol of African freedom, and a portrait of Kwame Nkrumah, the country's first Prime Minister and President. It is part of a set of four stamps issued to mark this historic occasion.

Ghana's independence from British colonial rule was a pivotal moment in African history, inspiring other nations on the continent to seek their own sovereignty. This stamp was the very first postage stamp issued by the newly independent nation.