Zimbabwe 1980 Independence Definitive - 1c Flame Lily
Zimbabwe · 1980 · 1c
This definitive stamp features the Flame Lily (Gloriosa superba), the national flower of Zimbabwe. The design is simple and elegant, highlighting the vibrant red and yellow petals of the flower against a plain background. It was part of the first definitive series issued by the newly independent nation.
Issued in 1980, this stamp commemorates the independence of Zimbabwe from British rule, marking the end of the state of Rhodesia. This series replaced the previous Rhodesian definitives and symbolized the new nation's identity.
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