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A historic collection of 405 Somalia postage stamps
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Year: 1950
Mogadishu - 1 somalo
Issued in 1950 as part of the first definitive series of the Trust Territory of Somalia under Italian Administration (AFIS), this stamp commemorates Mogadishu, the capital and principal port of Somalia. As the country's largest city and administrative center, Mogadishu played a vital role in government, commerce, and communications, serving as a gateway between Somalia and international trade routes across the Indian Ocean. By featuring an important building in Mogadishu, the issue highlighted the city's significance in the political and economic development of the territory during the post-war period. The stamp celebrated Somalia's urban heritage and modernization efforts, reflecting the growing importance of public institutions and infrastructure as the country moved toward greater self-government and eventual independence.
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Fight Against Leprosy - 2 somalo
Fight Against Leprosy - 1.2 somalo
Fight Against Leprosy - 60 centesimo
Fight Against Leprosy - 25 centesimo
Taleh Fort - 10 shilling
Black-headed Somali Sheep (Ovis aries) - 1 shilling
Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) - 5 shilling
Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) - 50 cent
Somali Pigeon (Columba oliviae) - 2 shilling
Somali Pigeon (Columba oliviae) - 35 cent
Askari - 30 cent
Askari - 10 cent
Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) - 20 cent
Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) - 15 cent
Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) - 5 cent
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
50th anniversary of the first postage stamp of Italian Somaliland- 100 centesimo
50th anniversary of the first postage stamp of Italian Somaliland- 60 centesimo
50th anniversary of the first postage stamp of Italian Somaliland- 35 centesimo
50th anniversary of the first postage stamp of Italian Somaliland- 25 centesimo
75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - 2 somalo
75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - 1.5 somalo
75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - 1.2 somalo
