South West Africa Definitive Issue of 1961

South West Africa · 1961 · Various (Rand/Cent)

This definitive series was the first issued by South West Africa after the introduction of the Rand decimal currency. The designs feature a variety of local fauna and flora, including the Kudu, Gemsbok, Springbok, Karakul lamb, various birds, and the Welwitschia plant. The highest values depict the territory's coat of arms.

Issued shortly after South Africa became a republic and introduced the Rand, this series reflects the territory's transition to the new decimal currency system while under South African administration.