Mauritius Independence Commemorative

Mauritius · 1968 · 5c

This stamp commemorates the independence of Mauritius, achieved on March 12, 1968. The design prominently features the newly adopted national flag of Mauritius alongside the country's coat of arms, symbolizing its sovereignty and national identity.

Issued in the year of its independence from British rule, this stamp marks a pivotal moment in Mauritian history as it became a sovereign state within the Commonwealth.