Trinidad and Tobago 1962 Independence Issue

Trinidad and Tobago · 1962 · 5, 8, 25, 35, 60 Cents

This set of five stamps commemorates the independence of Trinidad and Tobago in 1962, featuring diverse designs that highlight the nation's natural beauty, modern infrastructure, and national symbols. Designs include a coral reef, Piarco Airport, the Trinidad Hilton Hotel, and maps of Trinidad and Tobago with their respective national birds, the Bird of Paradise and the Scarlet Ibis, alongside a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Issued in 1962, these stamps mark Trinidad and Tobago's transition to an independent sovereign state after centuries of British colonial rule, celebrating its new national identity and progress.