Mozambique 2020 Penny Black 180th Anniversary, Stamps on Stamps
Mozambique · 2020 · 125.00 MT
This souvenir sheet from Mozambique commemorates the 180th anniversary of the world's first postage stamp, the Penny Black. The sheet features four stamps, each depicting the iconic profile of Queen Victoria as seen on the original 1840 stamp, set against a backdrop of a full Penny Black sheet. This issue is a classic example of the 'stamps-on-stamps' thematic, celebrating a pivotal moment in postal history.
Issued in 2020, this sheet honors the 1840 introduction of the Penny Black in Great Britain, which revolutionized communication by standardizing postal rates. Many modern postal administrations, like Mozambique, issue such stamps to appeal to international collectors and celebrate philatelic history.
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