Kenya, Uganda & Tanganyika 1954 Queen Elizabeth II 1 Shilling

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika · 1954 · 1 Shilling

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the denomination '1/-' at the bottom and the territories 'KENYA UGANDA TANGANYIKA' inscribed above. This was part of the first definitive series issued for the combined territories during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Issued two years into Queen Elizabeth II's reign, this stamp represents the period of British colonial administration over the East African territories of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika, which were jointly administered by the East Africa High Commission.