Nigeria 1969 Definitive Issue - 1 Shilling
Nigeria · 1969 · 1s
This definitive stamp features a detailed illustration of cocoa pods on a branch, highlighting a key agricultural export for Nigeria. The design emphasizes the importance of the cocoa industry to the nation's economy. The denomination is clearly marked as '1/-' (one shilling) at the top right.
Issued as part of a new definitive series following Nigeria's transition to a republic, this stamp reflects the country's focus on its natural resources and economic self-sufficiency in the post-colonial era.
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Photogravure
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