Ghana Definitive Stamp - Coat of Arms

Ghana · 1957 · 2d

This definitive stamp features the newly adopted Coat of Arms of Ghana, which was designed by Amon Kotei and introduced on March 4, 1957. The design includes a shield divided into four quarters by a St. George's Cross, with a lion in the center, symbolizing the country's link to the Commonwealth. The quarters represent agriculture, mining, local government, and the national wealth of forests, all supported by two Tawny Eagles.

Issued in 1957, this stamp was part of the first definitive series released by Ghana immediately following its independence from British colonial rule on March 6, 1957. It represents a key moment in the nation's history, symbolizing its new sovereignty and national identity.