New Stamp Series for Installation of New Guinea Council

Netherlands New Guinea · 1961 ·

This listing describes a new series of stamps issued to commemorate the installation of the New Guinea Council. The stamps likely feature designs related to the council or the territory of Netherlands New Guinea, celebrating this significant political development.

The New Guinea Council was established in 1961 as an elected legislative body for Netherlands New Guinea, representing a step towards self-determination amidst growing international pressure and Indonesian claims over the territory. These stamps mark a pivotal moment in the region's decolonization process.