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Nigeria: Return to Democracy
common1980-2010

Nigeria: Return to Democracy

Nigeria · 1999 ·

This stamp series commemorates Nigeria's transition back to democratic rule in 1999. The designs typically feature national symbols such as the Nigerian flag, the coat of arms, and portraits of key figures involved in the transition, celebrating the end of military rule and the inauguration of a civilian president.

Issued to mark the end of military dictatorship and the beginning of the Nigerian Fourth Republic on May 29, 1999, with the inauguration of President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Printing Method

Offset

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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

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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