British Central Africa Coat of Arms

British Central Africa · 1891 · 1d

This is the first postage stamp issued by the British Central Africa Protectorate. The design features the protectorate's coat of arms, which includes a shield with a coffee plant, a Union Jack canton, and is flanked by a spear and a flag. The inscription reads 'BRITISH CENTRAL AFRICA' at the top and 'POSTAGE' at the bottom.

Issued in 1891, this stamp marks the establishment of the British Central Africa Protectorate, a key territory in Britain's colonial expansion in Africa during the late 19th century. The design reflects the colonial authority and local agriculture.