{"product_id":"scg5259-republic-of-congo-1st-anniversary-of-independence-1961","title":"SCG5259 - Republic of Congo – 1st Anniversary of Independence (1961)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"619\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis commemorative set was issued by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eRepublic of Congo (Léopoldville)\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e30 June 1961\u003c\/strong\u003e to mark the \u003cstrong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"294\"\u003efirst anniversary of independence\u003c\/strong\u003e from Belgium (30 June 1960). The stamps depict a portrait of \u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"386\"\u003ePresident Joseph Kasa-Vubu\u003c\/strong\u003e, the country’s first head of state after independence. Printed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eCourvoisier S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e, each value features a monochrome portrait against a bold colored background, emphasizing national pride during the early years of sovereignty.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"698\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eDenominations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 franc (violet), 2 francs (green), 150 francs (brown)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"766\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independence anniversary \/ Political leader portrait\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"814\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"781\"\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Courvoisier S.A. (Switzerland)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"847\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eIssue Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 June 1961\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis set is historically significant, reflecting the turbulent yet hopeful beginnings of Congolese independence. Highly collectible for those specializing in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eAfrican independence issues\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003epost-colonial history\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003epolitical leaders on stamps\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45673858924715,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2406\/6475\/files\/Scan_20250927_135__14.jpg?v=1759051896","url":"https:\/\/stampandcovergalaxy.com\/products\/scg5259-republic-of-congo-1st-anniversary-of-independence-1961","provider":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}