Malagasy Republic 1960 Salamis Duprei Butterfly

Madagascar · 1960 · 50 Francs

This 1960 stamp from the newly independent Malagasy Republic features a detailed illustration of the *Salamis Duprei* butterfly, a species native to Madagascar. The design includes the country's name, "REPUBLIQUE MALGACHE", and the national motto "FARAFARAHANA - TANINDRAZANA FANDROSOANA" (Liberty - Homeland - Progress).

Issued in the year of Madagascar's independence from France, this stamp is part of a series celebrating the nation's natural heritage and its new sovereignty, reflecting a common theme for newly independent states. The motto emphasizes the ideals of the new republic.