Nigerian Coat of Arms
Nigeria · 1973 · 5k
This definitive stamp features the Nigerian coat of arms. The design includes a black shield with a wavy white pall, symbolizing the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers, supported by two white horses representing dignity. An eagle sits atop the shield, representing strength, while the base is a wreath of Coctus spectabilis, a common local flower.
Issued as part of a definitive series in 1973, this stamp reflects Nigeria's national identity and sovereignty following its transition to a republic. The coat of arms was officially adopted in 1960, the year of independence.
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