Simón Bolívar, 200th Anniversary of Birth

Venezuela · 1980 · 5c

This stamp features a portrait of Simón Bolívar, the Venezuelan military and political leader known as 'El Libertador' (The Liberator). The design commemorates the 200th anniversary of his birth. The portrait is rendered in a classic, formal style, highlighting his status as a national hero.

Issued to honor the bicentennial of Simón Bolívar's birth (1783-1830), this stamp celebrates the figure instrumental in leading Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Panama to independence from the Spanish Empire.