Zimbabwe 18c Definitive - Flame Lily
Zimbabwe · 1980 · 18c
This definitive stamp features the Flame Lily (Gloriosa superba), the national flower of Zimbabwe. The vibrant red and yellow flower is depicted in detail, representing the beauty of the nation's flora. This issue was part of a larger definitive series released shortly after the country gained independence.
Issued in 1980, this stamp marks the year Zimbabwe gained independence from the United Kingdom, transitioning from its previous identity as Rhodesia. The choice of the national flower symbolizes a new beginning and national pride.
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