Uganda Independence Commemorative

Uganda · 1962 · 30c

This stamp commemorates the independence of Uganda, achieved on October 9, 1962. The design features a map of the country, highlighting its borders and major geographical features, with the newly adopted national flag prominently displayed. The denomination is shown in the upper right corner, with the word 'INDEPENDENCE' inscribed below the map.

Issued to mark Uganda's transition from a British protectorate to a sovereign state within the Commonwealth of Nations, this stamp celebrates a pivotal moment in the nation's history.