Mexico 1934 University Issue, Coat of Arms and Rector's Palace

Mexico · 1934 · 20c

This stamp commemorates the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). The design features the Mexican coat of arms, an eagle devouring a snake, set against the backdrop of the Rector's Palace at the university. The intricate engraving highlights both the national symbol and the architectural significance of the institution.

Issued in 1934, this stamp celebrates the autonomy granted to the National University of Mexico in 1929, a pivotal moment in the country's higher education history. The series of stamps highlighted various university buildings and symbols.