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common1945-1980

Nigeria 1965 3d 'Cocoa Pods'

Nigeria · 1965 · 3d

This definitive stamp features a detailed illustration of cocoa pods hanging from a branch, highlighting a key agricultural export for Nigeria. The design is rendered in shades of brown and green, emphasizing the natural source of this valuable commodity. The denomination '3d' is prominently displayed in the upper left corner.

Issued as part of the 1965 definitive series, this stamp reflects Nigeria's economic reliance on agriculture, particularly cocoa, in the years following its independence and establishment as a republic.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg178
scott178
michel178

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.