South Africa Decimal Currency Definitives - Protea

South Africa · 1961 · 1c

This definitive stamp features a stylized King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa. The design is part of the first definitive series issued after the country became a republic and introduced decimal currency (Rand and cents). The denomination '1c' is prominently displayed, signifying the new monetary system.

Issued in 1961, this stamp marks a pivotal year for South Africa when it left the Commonwealth, became a republic, and decimalised its currency from pounds, shillings, and pence to Rands and cents.