Tanzania 1965 Independence Commemorative, President Nyerere

Tanzania · 1965 · 1s 30c

This stamp commemorates the independence of the United Republic of Tanzania. The design features a portrait of the first President, Julius Nyerere, set against a map of the nation and the national coat of arms. It was part of the first definitive series issued by the newly formed republic.

Issued in 1965, this stamp marks the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar in 1964, which formed the United Republic of Tanzania. Julius Nyerere was a pivotal figure in the country's history, leading it to independence and serving as its president for over two decades.