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Ghana 1960 Football Issue, Africa Cup
common1945-1980

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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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.