Ghana 1958 1st Anniversary of Independence

Ghana · 1958 · 2½d

This stamp commemorates the first anniversary of Ghana's independence, which was achieved on March 6, 1957. The design features a map of Ghana with the national flag superimposed, symbolizing the new nation's sovereignty and place in the world. The denomination is two and a half pence.

Issued just one year after Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule, this stamp was a powerful symbol of national pride and a new era for the continent.