Nigeria Independence Commemorative
Nigeria · 1960 · 3d
This stamp commemorates the independence of Nigeria on October 1, 1960. The design features a map of Nigeria with a lit torch superimposed, symbolizing freedom and the dawn of a new era for the nation. The inscription "NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE 1st OCTOBER 1960" clearly marks the historic occasion.
Issued to celebrate Nigeria's transition from a British colony to a sovereign state within the Commonwealth of Nations, this stamp marks a pivotal moment in the country's history and the broader decolonization movement in Africa.
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Photogravure
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