Gilbert and Ellice Islands 1960 stamp, 2p

Issued by Gilbert and Ellice Islands

About this stamp

This 2p commemorative stamp was issued by Gilbert and Ellice Islands, in present-day Kiribati / Tuvalu, on 1 May 1960. The theme of the stamp is Discoveries (Anniversary of Phosphate Discovery).

The stamp is rose lilac and green colour. It has a perforation of 12 with a crown/cypher watermark (st. edward's, ca, multiple). It has water-activated gum.