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Ghana 1960 Football Issue, Africa Cup
Ghana · 1960 · 3d
This stamp commemorates the Africa Cup football (soccer) tournament. The design features a dynamic image of a football player in action, kicking a ball, set against a map of Africa. The denomination of 3 pence is clearly visible.
Issued in 1960, the year Ghana became a republic, this stamp highlights the growing importance of pan-African sporting events and national pride in the post-colonial era.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
sg259
scott236
michel250
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Superb(S)
$5Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$3Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$1Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.25Off-center or visible wear
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