Tanganyika & Zanzibar Union Commemorative

Tanzania · 1964 · 30c

This stamp commemorates the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar to form the United Republic of Tanzania. The design features a map of Africa highlighting the newly united nation, with two hands clasped in a handshake symbolizing the agreement. It was the first postage stamp issued by the new republic.

Issued on July 7, 1964, this stamp marks the political union of the mainland state of Tanganyika and the island archipelago of Zanzibar, which occurred on April 26, 1964.