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Nigeria 1965 ITU Centenary, Syncom Satellite
common1945-1980

Nigeria 1965 ITU Centenary, Syncom Satellite

Nigeria · 1965 · 1s 3d

This stamp commemorates the centenary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The design features the Syncom 3 communications satellite, which was instrumental in broadcasting the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, shown orbiting above a map of Africa.

Issued in 1965, this stamp reflects the global optimism of the Space Age and highlights Nigeria's participation in modern international communications networks during its early post-independence years.

Catalog Numbers

sg180
scott178
michel178

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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