Rhodesia 1970 Postage Due Set

Rhodesia · 1970 · 1c, 2c, 4c, 5c

This set of four postage due stamps features a simple, functional design centered on large numerals indicating the amount due. The values are 1c, 2c, 4c, and 5c, each printed in a distinct color (carmine, green, blue, and brown respectively) on unwatermarked paper. The design is utilitarian, intended to clearly show postal clerks the fee to be collected for insufficient postage.

Issued in 1970, this was the first decimal postage due set for Rhodesia following its decimalization of currency on February 17, 1970. This period followed Rhodesia's Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) in 1965.