500th Anniversary of Rio de Janeiro, Mozambique
Mozambique · 1965 · 1$00
This stamp commemorates the 500th anniversary of the founding of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The design features a stylized, modern depiction of the city's iconic landscape, including Sugarloaf Mountain and the surrounding bay, rendered in vibrant shades of blue, green, and yellow.
Issued when Mozambique was a Portuguese overseas province, this stamp highlights the shared Lusophone heritage and historical connections between Portugal's colonies and Brazil.
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Photogravure
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