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Ghana (was Gold Coast)

  Ghana flag
Stamps issued 1957 to date.

1958. 1st. anniversary of independence.

Ghana SG 185-8

SG 185 ½ penny Ambassador Hotel, Accra
SG 186 2½ pence State opening of Parliament
SG 187 1 shilling 3 pence National monument
SG 188 2 shillings Ghana coat of arms

1959. Independence.  Inscribed "Second anniversary of independence".

Ghana SG 207-10

SG 207 ½ penny Kente cloth and traditional symbols
SG 208 2½ pence Talking drums and elephant horn blower
SG 209 1 shilling 3 pence Map of Africa, Ghana flag & palms
SG 210 2 shillings "Symbols of greeting"

1959. Africa freedom day.

Ghana SG 211-12

SG 211 2½ pence Globe and flags
SG 212 8½ pence Globe and flags

1959.

Ghana SG 213-218, 218a, 219-23Ghana SG 224-5, 225a, 226-7

SG 213 ½ penny (postage) "God's omnipotence"
SG 213a ½ penny "Gye Nyame"
SG 214 1 penny Nkrumah statue, Accra
SG 215 1½ pence Ghana timber
SG 216 2 pence Volta River
SG 217 2½ pence Cocoa bean
SG 218 3 pence "God's omnipotence"
SG 218a 3 pence "Gye Nyame"
SG 219 4 pence Diamond and mine
SG 220 6 pence Red crowned bishop (bird)
SG 221 11 pence Golden spider lily
SG 222 1 shilling Shell ginger
SG 223 2 shillings 6 pence Giant blue turaco
SG 224 5 shillings Tiger orchid
SG 225 10 shillings Jewel orchid
SG 225a 1 pound Red fronted gazelle
SG 226 1 shilling 3 pence (air) Pennant winged night-jar
SG 227 2 shillings Crowned cranes

1959. UN trusteeship council.

Ghana SG 234-7

SG 234 3 pence Ghana flag and talking drums
SG 235 6 pence Ghana flag and UN emblem
SG 236 1 shilling 3 pence UN emblem above Ghana flag
SG 237 2 shillings 6 pence "Totem pole"

1960. 3rd. anniversary of independence.

Ghana SG 238-41

SG 238 ½ penny Eagles in flight
SG 239 3 pence Fireworks
SG 240 1 shilling 3 pence "Third anniversary"
SG 241 2 shillings "Ship of state"

1960. Africa freedom day.

Ghana SG 242-4

SG 242 3 pence Flags and map forming letter "A"
SG 243 6 pence Flags and map forming letter "f"
SG 244 1 shilling Flags and map forming letter "d"

1960. Republic day.

Ghana SG 245-8

SG 245 3 pence Dr. Nkrumah
SG 246 12 shilling 3 pence Ghana flag
SG 247 2 shillings Torch of freedom
SG 248 10 shillings Ghana arms

1960. Founder's day.

Ghana SG 253-5

SG 253 3 pence President Nkrumah
SG 254 6 pence President Nkrumah within star
SG 255 1 shilling 3 pence Map of Africa and column

1960. Human rights day.

SG 256 3 pence UN emblem and Ghana flag
SG 257 6 pence UN emblem with torch
SG 258 1 shilling 3 pence UN emblem within laurel

1961. Africa freedom day.

SG 259 3 pence Talking drums
SG 260 6 pence Map of Africa
SG 261 2 shillings Flags and map

1961. 1st. anniversary of republic.

SG 262 3 pence Eagle on column
SG 263 1 shilling 3 pence "Flower"
SG 264 2 shillings Ghana flags

1961. Royal visit.

Ghana SG 271-3

SG 271 3 pence Queen Elizabeth II and African map
SG 272 1 shilling 3 pence Queen Elizabeth II and African map
SG 273 5 shillings Queen Elizabeth II and African map

1962. Opening of Tema harbour.

Ghana SG 274-6

SG 274 3 pence Ships in Tema harbour
SG 275 1 shilling 3 pence Douglas DC-8 aircraft and ships at Tema
SG 276 2 shillings 6 pence Douglas DC-8 aircraft and ships at Tema

1962. 1st. anniversary of Casablanca conference.

Ghana SG 277-9

SG 277 3 pence Africa and peace dove
SG 278 1 shilling 3 pence Africa and peace dove
SG 279 2 shillings 6 pence Africa and peace dove

1962. 2nd. anniversary of republic.

Ghana SG 289-91

SG 289 3 pence Star over two columns
SG 290 6 pence Flaming torch
SG 291 1 shilling 3 pence Eagle trailing flag

1963. Africa freedom day.

SG 303 1 penny Map of Africa
SG 304 4 pence Carved stool
SG 305 1 shilling 3 pence Map and bowl of fire
SG 306 2 shillings 6 pence Topi (antelope) and flag

1963. Centenary of Red Cross.

Ghana SG 307-10Ghana SG MS 310a

SG 307 1 penny Red Cross
SG 308 1½ pence Centenary emblem
SG 309 4 pence Nurses and child
SG 310 1 shilling 3 pence Emblem, globe and laurel

1963. 3rd. anniversary of republic.

Ghana SG 311-14

SG 311 1 penny "3rd. anniversary"
SG 312 4 pence Three Ghanaian flags
SG 313 1 shilling 3 pence Map. flag and star
SG 314 2 shillings 6 pence Flag and torch

1963. Founder's day.

Ghana SG 315-8

SG 315 1 penny President Nkrumah and Ghana flag
SG 316 4 pence Large flag behind President Nkrumah
SG 317 1 shilling 3 pence President Nkrumah and fireworks
SG 318 5 shillings Native symbol of wisdom

1963. Preservation of Nubian monuments.

Ghana SG 319-23

SG 319 1 penny Rameses II, Abu Simbel
SG 320 1½ pence Rock paintings
SG 321 2 pence Queen Nefertari
SG 322 4 pence Sphinx, Sebua
SG 323 1 shilling 3 pence Rock temple, Abu Simbel

1963. 60th. anniversary of Ghana railway.

Ghana SG 324-7

SG 324 1 penny Class 248 steam locomotive and diesel electric locomotive No. 1401
SG 325 6 pence Class 248 steam locomotive and diesel electric locomotive No. 1401
SG 326 1 shilling 3 pence Class 248 steam locomotive and diesel electric locomotive No. 1401
SG 327 2 shillings 6 pence Class 248 steam locomotive and diesel electric locomotive No. 1401

1964. 4th. anniversary of republic.

Ghana SG 335-8

SG 335 3 pence Harvesting corn on state farm
SG 336 6 pence Oil refinery, Tema
SG 337 1 shilling 3 pence "Communal labour"
SG 338 5 shillings Procession headed by flag

1964. Olympic Games, Tokyo.

Ghana SG 347-53

SG 347 1 penny Hurdling
SG 348 2½ pence Running
SG 3493 pence Boxing
SG 350 4 pence Long jumping
SG 351 6 pence Football
SG 352 1 shilling 3 pence Athlete holding Olympic torch
SG 353 5 shillings Olympic "rings" and flags

1965. International co-operation year.

Ghana SG 365-8

SG 365 1 penny ICY emblem
SG 366 4 pence ICY emblem
SG 367 6 pence ICY emblem
SG 368 1 shilling 3 pence ICY emblem

1965. Centenary of ITU.

Ghana SG 369-72

SG 369 1 penny ITU emblem and symbols
SG 370 4 pence ITU emblem and symbols
SG 371 6 pence ITU emblem and symbols
SG 372 1 shilling 3 pence ITU emblem and symbols

1965. Death centenary of Abraham Lincoln.

Ghana SG 373-6

SG 373 6 pence Lincoln's home
SG 374 1 shilling 3 pence Lincoln's inaugural address
SG 375 2 shillings Abraham Lincoln
SG 376 5 shillings Adaption of US 90 cent Lincoln stamp of 1869

1965. OAU summit conference, Accra.

Ghana SG 394-9

SG 394 1 pesewa "OAU" and flag
SG 395 2 pesewas "OAU" heads and flag
SG 396 5 pesewas OAU emblem and flag
SG 397 6 pesewas African map and flag
SG 398 15 pesewas "Sunburst" and flag
SG 399 24 pesewas "OAU" on map, and flag

1965. African soccer cup competition.

Ghana SG 400-2

SG 400 6 pesewas Goalkeeper saving ball
SG 401 15 pesewas Player with ball
SG 402 24 pesewas Player, ball and soccer cup

1966. Volta river project.

Ghana SG 408-11

SG 408 6 pesewas Section of dam and generators
SG 409 15 pesewas Dam and Lake Volta
SG 410 24 pesewas Word "GHANA" as dam
SG 411 30 pesewas "Fertility"

1966. Inauguration of WHO HQ Geneva.

Ghana SG 415-8

SG 415 6 pesewas WHO building and Ghana flag
SG 416 15 pesewas WHO building and Ghana flag
SG 417 24 pesewas WHO building and emblem
SG 418 30 pesewas WHO building and emblem

1966. Freedom from hunger.

Ghana SG 420-4

SG 420 6 pesewas Atlantic herring
SG 421 15 pesewas Turbot
SG 422 24 pesewas Spadefish
SG 423 30 pesewas Red snapper
SG 424 60 pesewas Blue finned tuna

1966. 3rd. anniversary of African charter.

Ghana SG 426-8

SG 426 6 pesewas African "links" and Ghana flag
SG 427 15 pesewas Flags as "quill" and diamond
SG 428 24 pesewas Ship's wheel, map and cocoa bean

1966. World Cup football championship.

Ghana SG 429-33

SG 429 5 pesewas Player holding ball, and Jules Rimet Cup
SG 430 15 pesewas Goal-keeper clearing ball
SG 431 24 pesewas Player & Jules Rimet Cup (replica)
SG 432 30 pesewas Players & Jules Rimet Cup (replica)
SG 433 60 pesewas Players with ball

1967. Ghana trade fair, Accra.

Ghana SG 441-4

SG 441 5 pesewas Fair emblem and crates
SG 442 15 pesewas Fair emblem and world map
SG 443 24 pesewas Shipping and flags
SG 444 36 pesewas Fair emblem and hand held hoist

1967. 1st. anniversary of 24 February revolution.

Ghana SG 445-8

SG 455 1 new pesewas Ghana eagle and flag
SG 456 4 new pesewas Ghana eagle and flag
SG 457 12½ new pesewas Ghana eagle and flag
SG 458 25 new pesewas Ghana eagle and flag

1967.

Ghana SG 460-74

SG 460 1 new pesewa Maize
SG 461 1½ new pesewas Forest kingfisher
SG 462 2 new pesewas The Ghana mace
SG 463 2½ new pesewas Commelina
SG 464 3 new pesewas West African lungfish
SG 465 4 new pesewas Rufous crowned roller
SG 466 6 new pesewas Akosombo dam
SG 467 8 new pesewas Adomi bridge
SG 468 9 new pesewas Chameleon
SG 469 10 new pesewas Tema harbour
SG 470 20 new pesewas Bush hare
SG 471 50 new pesewas Black winged stilt
SG 472 1 new cedi Wooden stool
SG 473 2 new cedi Frangipani
SG 474 2.50 new cedi Seat of state

1967. "Peaceful uses of outer space".

SG 479 4 new pesewas "Luna 10"
SG 480 10 new pesewas "Orbiter 1"
SG 481 12½ new pesewas Man in space

1967. 50th. anniversary of Ghanaian scout movement.

SG 483 4 new pesewas Scouts and camp-fire
SG 484 10 new pesewas Scout on march
SG 485 12½ new pesewaas Lord Baden Powell

1967. United Nations day (October 24).

SG 487 4 new pesewas UN HQ building
SG 488 10 new pesewas UN HQ building
SG 489 50 new pesewas General view of UNO Manhattan
SG 490 2.50 new cedi General view of UNO Manhattan

1967. International tourist year.

SG 492 4 new pesewas Leopard
SG 493 12½ new pesewas Butterfly
SG 494 20 new pesewas Carmine bee eater
SG 495 50 new pesewas Waterbuck

1968. 2nd. anniversary of February revolution.

SG 497 4 new pesewas Revolutionaries entering Accra
SG 498 12½ new pesewas Marching troops
SG 499 20 new pesewas Cheering people
SG 500 40 new pesewas Victory celebrations

1968. Cocoa research.

Ghana SG MS 505

SG 501 2½ new pesewas Microscope and cocoa beans
SG 502 4 new pesewas Microscope and cocoa tree, beans and pods
SG 503 10 new pesewas Microscope and cocoa beans
SG 504 25 new pesewas Microscope and cocoa tree, beans and pods

1968. 1st. death anniversary of Lt.-Gen. E. K. Kotoka.

SG 506 4 new pesewas Kotoka and flowers
SG 507 12½ new pesewas Kotoka and wreath
SG 508 20 new pesewas Kotoka in civilian clothes
SG 509 40 new pesewas Lt. Gen. Kotoka

1968. Flora and fauna.

Ghana SG MS 515

SG 510 4 new pesewas Tobacco
SG 511 5 new pesewas North African crested porcupine
SG 512 12½ new pesewas Rubber
SG 513 20 new pesewas Butterfly
SG 514 40 new pesewas Butterfly (different)

1968. 20th. anniversary of WHO.

SG 516 4 new pesewas Surgeons, flag and WHO emblem
SG 517 12½ new pesewas Surgeons, flag and WHO emblem
SG 518 20 new pesewas Surgeons, flag and WHO emblem
SG 519 40 new pesewas Surgeons, flag and WHO emblem

1969. Olympic Games, Mexico (1968).

Ghana SG MS 525

SG 521 4 new pesewas Hurdling
SG 522 12½ new pesewas Boxing
SG 523 20 new pesewas Torch, Olympic rings and flags
SG 524 40 new pesewas Football

1969. United Nations day.

SG 526 4 new pesewas UN building
SG 527 12½ new pesewas Native stool, staff and UN emblem
SG 528 20 new pesewas UN building and emblem over Ghanaian flag
SG 529 40 new pesewas UN emblem encircled by flags

1969. Human rights year.

SG 531 4 new pesewas Dr. J. B. Danquah (lawyer and nationalist)
SG 532 12½ new pesewas Dr. Martin Luther King
SG 533 20 new pesewas Dr. Martin Luther King
SG 534 40 new pesewas Dr. J. B. Danquah (lawyer and nationalist)

1969. Inauguration of 2nd. republic.

Ghana SG 556-9

SG 556 4 new pesewas Map of Africa and flags
SG 557 12½ new pesewas Figure "2" branch and Ghanaian colours
SG 558 20 new pesewas Hands receiving egg
SG 559 40 new pesewas Map of Africa and flags

1970. 50th. anniversary of League of Red Cross Societies.

Ghana SG 564-7

SG 564 4 new pesewas Red Cross and globe
SG 565 12½ new pesewas Henri Dunant & Red Cross emblem
SG 566 20 new pesewas Patient receiving medicine
SG 567 40 new pesewas Patient having arm bandaged

1970. Inauguration of Kotoka airport.

Ghana SG 569-72

SG 569 4 new pesewas General Kotoka, Vickers VC-10 and airport
SG 570 12½ new pesewas Control tower and tail of Vickers VC-10
SG 571 20 new pesewas Aerial view of airport
SG 572 40 new pesewas Airport and flags

1970. 1st. anniversary of second republic.

Ghana SG 582-5

SG 582 4 new pesewas Saluting march past
SG 583 12½ new pesewas Busia declaration
SG 584 20 new pesewas Doves symbol
SG 585 40 new pesewas Opening of parliament

1971. International trade fair, Accra.

SG 595 4 new pesewas Trade fair building
SG 596 12½ new pesewas Cosmetic & pharmaceutical goods
SG 597 20 new pesewas Vehicles
SG 598 40 new pesewas Construction equipment
SG 599 50 new pesewas Transport and packing case

1971. Freedom from hunger campaign.

Ghana SG 603-5

SG 603 4 new pesewas Corn cob
SG 604 12½ new pesewas Corn cob
SG 605 20 new pesewas Corn cob

1971. Golden jubilee of Ghana Girl Guides.

Ghana SG 606-10

SG 606 4 new pesewas Guides emblem and Ghana flag
SG 607 12½ new pesewas Founder, guides with flags and emblem
SG 608 20 new pesewas Guides laying stones and emblem
SG 609 40 new pesewas Camp fire and tent and emblem
SG 610 50 new pesewas Signallers and emblem

1978. Football championships.

Ghana SG 850-3

SG 850 8 pesewas Players and African Cup emblem
SG 851 30 pesewas Players and African Cup emblem (different)
SG 852 60 pesewas Players and World Cup emblem
SG 853 1 cedi Goal-keeper and World Cup emblem

1980. 5th. anniversary of Economic Community of West African States.

SG 921 20 pesewas Boeing 737 airliner and map of West Africa
SG 922 60 pesewas Antenna and map
SG 923 80 pesewas Cog wheels and map
SG 924 2 cedi Corn and map

1980. 1st. OAU economic summit conference, Nigeria.

SG 925 20 pesewas "OAU"
SG 926 65 pesewas Maps of Africa & Ghana and banner
SG 927 80 pesewas Map of Africa
SG 928 2 cedi Map of Africa, banner and Ghanaian flag

1982. Kpong hydro-electric project.

SG 996 20 pesewas Initial stages of construction
SG 997 65 pesewas Truck removing rubble
SG 998 80 pesewas Hydro-electric turbines
SG 999 2 cedi Aerial view of completed plant

1983. Commonwealth Day.

SG 1019 20 pesewas Ghana and commonwealth flags with coat of arms
SG 1020 55 pesewas Satellite view of Ghana
SG 1021 80 pesewas Minerals of Ghana
SG 1022 3 cedi African fish eagle

1983. Christmas.

SG 1054 70 pesewas Children receiving presents
SG 1055 1 cedi Nativity and star of Bethlehem
SG 1056 1.40 cedi Children celebrating
SG 1057 2.30 cedi Family praying together
SG 1058 3 cedi Dancing to bongo drum

1984. Olympic Games, Los Angeles.

SG 1104 1 cedi Women's 400 metre race
SG 1105 1.40 cedi Boxing
SG 1106 2.30 cedi Hockey
SG 1107 3 cedi Men's 400 metre hurdles race
SG 1108 50 cedi "Rythmic" (Rhythmic) gymnastics

1985. 40th. anniversary of UNO.

SG 1164 5 cedi UN building, New York
SG 1165 8 cedi Flags of member nations and UN building
SG 1166 12 cedi Dove with olive branch
SG 1167 18 cedi General Assembly
SG 1168 100 cedi Flags of Ghana and UN

1988. Olympic Games, Seoul.

Ghana SG 1265-9

SG 1265 20 cedi Boxing
SG 1266 60 cedi Athletics
SG 1267 80 cedi Discus throwing
SG 1268 100 cedi Javelin throwing
SG 1269 350 cedi Weightlifting

1988. Christmas.

Ghana SG 1275-8

SG 1275 20 cedi Tropical forest
SG 1276 60 cedi Christ child
SG 1277 80 cedi Virgin and child with star
SG 1278 100 cedi Three wise men following star
SG 1279 350 cedi Symbolic crucifixion

1989. 25th. anniversary (1988) of OAU.

SG 1281 20 cedi "African solidarity"
SG 1282 50 cedi OAU HQ Addis Ababa
SG 1283 60 cedi Emperor Haile Selassie and Ethiopian flag
SG 1284 200 cedi Kwame Nkrumah and flag

1989. "Philexfrance '89" international stamp exhibition, Paris.

SG 1341 20 cedi French royal standard and field gun
SG 1342 60 cedi Regimental standard (1789) and French infantryman
SG 1343 80 cedi Revolutionary standard (1789) and pistol
SG 1344 350 cedi Tricolour (1794) and musket

1995. 50th. anniversary of UN.

SG MS 2182 1200 cedi UN flag

6 stamps also in set.

1995. 90th. anniversary of Rotary International.

SG 2189 600 cedi National flag and rotary emblem

2002. "United we stand".  Support for victims of 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks.

SG 3336 7000 cedi Flag as Statue of Liberty with Ghana flag

2002. 25th. anniversary of Japanese overseas co-operation volunteers in Ghana.

SG 3349 1000 cedi Home economics
SG 3350 1000 cedi Public health administration
SG 3351 2000 cedi Education in science and mathematics
SG 3352 2000 cedi Computer technology
SG 3353 3000 cedi Judo coaching

[Last updated 25th. April 2007]