Malagasy Republic, 1st Anniversary of the Republic
Madagascar · 1960 · 20 F
This stamp commemorates the first anniversary of the Malagasy Republic. The design prominently features the national coat of arms, which includes a zebu head, rice stalks, and a traveler's palm, all symbolic of the nation's agriculture and identity. The national flag is depicted in the background, reinforcing the theme of national pride and sovereignty.
Issued in 1960, this stamp marks a pivotal year when Madagascar gained full independence from France, transitioning from an autonomous state within the French Community to a fully sovereign republic.
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