Paraguay 1920 Coat of Arms and Lion

Paraguay · 1920 · 1 Peso

This definitive stamp features the national Coat of Arms of Paraguay, which includes a star surrounded by palm and olive branches. To the right is the Treasury Seal, depicting a seated lion in front of a staff topped by a Phrygian cap, symbolizing liberty. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork and the country's name.

Issued during a period of political instability in Paraguay, this stamp represents an effort to project national identity and stability through traditional symbols of statehood and liberty.