Gilbert and Ellice Islands 1960 stamp, 1sh

Issued by Gilbert and Ellice Islands

About this stamp

This 1sh 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 greenish blue and black colour stamp was printed using photogravure. It has a perforation of 12 with a crown/cypher watermark (st. edward's, ca, multiple). It has water-activated gum.