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The First Stamps of Gold Coast (1875 Issue)

The First Stamps of Gold Coast (1875 Issue)

Introduction The Gold Coast, now modern-day Ghana, has a rich philatelic history that reflects its colonial past and economic development. The first stamps of the Gold Coast were issued in 1875, following the establishment of a postal service in Cape Coast Castle in 1853. Prior to this, British stamps were not officially issued in the […]