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1966 Kenya Green Monkey Definitive
common1945-1980

1966 Kenya Green Monkey Definitive

Kenya · 1966 · 5 Shillings

The stamp features a green monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops) facing left, with 'KENYA' at the top and the '5/-' denomination at the bottom. The monkey is depicted against a plain background.

Issued a few years after Kenya gained independence, this definitive stamp is part of a series showcasing the nation's rich wildlife, reflecting its natural heritage and new national identity.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Image: Post of Kenya · License: Public domain

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