Mozambique 1960 Coat of Arms Definitive Series

Mozambique · 1960 · Various

This definitive series features the coat of arms of Portuguese Mozambique, a design used consistently across various denominations. The arms prominently display the armillary sphere, a symbol of Portuguese exploration, and shields representing the history of Portugal and its overseas territories. The stamps were printed in various colors to differentiate the face values.

Issued while Mozambique was still a Portuguese overseas province, this series reflects the colonial administration's symbology. This design was one of the last major definitive sets before the beginning of the Mozambican War of Independence in 1964.