Mozambique 1960 Coat of Arms Definitive Series

Mozambique · 1960 · Various

This definitive series features the coat of arms of the Portuguese Overseas Province of Mozambique. The design is consistent across all denominations, with the value and country name prominently displayed alongside the heraldic shield. The colors vary by denomination, creating a visually distinct set for postal use.

Issued during the period of Portuguese colonial rule, these stamps reflect the administrative identity imposed by Portugal on its overseas territories. The coat of arms was a symbol of Portuguese sovereignty just a few years before the start of the Mozambican War of Independence in 1964.