Issued by Belgium on 30 June 1960, this commemorative stamp marks the independence of the Congo. The 10 centimes red design features two Congolese men in naval and military uniforms, symbolizing the nation’s new sovereignty and its readiness for self-determination. The inscriptions appear in both French (“Indépendance du Congo”) and Dutch (“Onafhankelijkheid van de Kongo”), reflecting Belgium’s bilingual heritage. This issue is an important colonial-era commemorative, representing the historic transfer of power after decades of Belgian rule. A significant piece for collectors of African independence movements and decolonization history.