Mozambique 2020 Penny Black 180th Anniversary, Stamps on Stamps

Mozambique · 2020 · 125.00 MT

This miniature sheet from Mozambique commemorates the 180th anniversary of the world's first postage stamp, the Penny Black. The design features a block of four stamps, each depicting the iconic profile of Queen Victoria from the original 1840 stamp, set against a decorative background. The selvage includes text celebrating the anniversary and an image of a historic post box.

Issued in 2020, this sheet honors the 1840 introduction of the Penny Black in Great Britain, a revolutionary postal reform that standardized postage rates and introduced the concept of pre-paid stamps.