Ghana Definitive Stamp - Queen Elizabeth II

Ghana · 1957 · 2d

This definitive stamp features a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, based on a photograph by Dorothy Wilding. The design is framed with decorative elements and includes the country name 'GHANA' at the top and the denomination '2d' at the bottom. It was part of the first set of stamps issued by Ghana upon gaining independence.

Issued in 1957, this stamp marks Ghana's independence from British rule, becoming the first sub-Saharan African country to do so. The continued use of the monarch's image reflects its initial status as a Commonwealth realm.