Eritrea 1993 Independence Overprint on Ethiopia Stamp

Eritrea · 1993 · 10c

This stamp is an overprint on a definitive stamp of Ethiopia. The original Ethiopian stamp, featuring a portrait of a woman, was overprinted in black with the text "ERITREA" and a new denomination to mark the country's independence.

Issued in 1993, this stamp commemorates Eritrea's formal independence from Ethiopia following a long war. The use of overprinted Ethiopian stamps was a provisional measure until Eritrea could produce its own unique postage.