Zimbabwe 1980 Independence Definitive: Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · 1980 · 1c
This definitive stamp was part of the first series issued by Zimbabwe following its independence in 1980. The design features a stunning view of the iconic Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the Zambezi River at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The falls are known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, 'The Smoke that Thunders'.
Issued on April 18, 1980, this stamp commemorates the birth of the nation of Zimbabwe, marking the end of white minority rule in the former state of Rhodesia.
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Photogravure
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