150th Anniversary of the First Postage Stamp of Uruguay

Uruguay · 2021 · $15

This stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of Uruguay's first postage stamp. The design features a 'stamp-on-stamp' motif, showcasing the original 1856 'Diligencia' (Stagecoach) stamp, which was a provisional issue for internal mail routes. The modern stamp frames the classic design, celebrating the nation's rich postal history.

Issued in 2021, this stamp honors a key milestone in Uruguayan philately, the issuance of its first adhesive postage stamp in 1856, which predated the official government issues that began in 1859.