Malagasy Republic Proclamation, First Anniversary
Madagascar · 1960 · 20 FMG
This stamp commemorates the first anniversary of the proclamation 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, symbolizing the nation's agriculture and unique flora.
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 sovereign nation.
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