Madagascar 1980, 110th Anniversary of the Birth of V.I. Lenin

Madagascar · 1980 · 100 FMG

This stamp commemorates the 110th anniversary of the birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, the Russian revolutionary and first head of Soviet Russia. The design features a portrait of Lenin against a red background, symbolizing his central role in the communist movement. The inscription "110e ANNIVERSAIRE DE LA NAISSANCE DE V.I. LENINE" is prominently displayed.

Issued during a period of close political and economic ties between the Democratic Republic of Madagascar and the Soviet Union, this stamp reflects the socialist orientation of Madagascar's government at the time.