Ghana Independence Day, 1957
Ghana · 1957 · 2d
This stamp commemorates the independence of Ghana on March 6, 1957. The design features a portrait of Kwame Nkrumah, the first Prime Minister and President, superimposed over a map of the country. The national flag of Ghana is prominently displayed in the upper right corner.
Issued on the day of independence, this was the very first postage stamp of the newly formed nation of Ghana, which was formerly the British colony of the Gold Coast. It marks a pivotal moment in African decolonization.
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Photogravure
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