Uruguay 1956-67 Definitive Series

Uruguay · 1956 · Various

This stamp is part of a definitive series issued by Uruguay between 1956 and 1967. Definitive stamps are the workhorse stamps of a country, used for everyday postage over an extended period. The designs typically feature national symbols, portraits of historical figures, or other subjects of enduring national importance.

This series was issued during a period of political and economic transition in Uruguay, which saw the end of the Colegiado system of government and a return to a presidential system.