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Year: 1903
Italian Somaliland – Benadir Lion, 10 Anna
This stamp originates from the Benadir region of Italian Somaliland in the early 20th century. Printed in a purple‑violet tone on pale paper, it features a powerful heraldic lion standing above a crowned shield bearing a cross, symbolizing colonial authority and governance. The design is framed by ornate decorative elements and inscriptions reading “REGIE POSTE ITALIANE” and “BENADIR,” with the denomination 10 Anna shown in each corner. Issued for fiscal or postal‑revenue use, this stamp is a notable example of Italian colonial iconography applied to Somali territories, combining European heraldry with local regional identification.
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Child Welfare (Pro Infanzia): African Leopard / Panthera pardus
Child Welfare (Pro Infanzia): Black Rhinoceros / Diceros bicornis
Child Welfare (Pro Infanzia): Plains Zebra / Equus quagga
Child Welfare (Pro Infanzia): Boy Drawing Giraffe
Rome Olympic Games - 1.8 shilling
Rome Olympic Games - 0.45 shilling
Rome Olympic Games - 0.1 shilling
Rome Olympic Games - 0.05 shilling
Proclamation of Independence (1° Luglio 1960)
Proclamation of Independence (1° Luglio 1960)
Proclamation of Independence (1° Luglio 1960)
Proclamation of Independence (1° Luglio 1960)
World Refugee Year - 1.5 somalo
World Refugee Year - 0.8 somalo
World Refugee Year - 0.6 somalo
World Refugee Year - 0.1 somalo
Opening of University Institute of Somalia - 1.2 somalo
Opening of University Institute of Somalia - 0.45 somalo
Opening of University Institute of Somalia - 0.8 somalo
Opening of University Institute of Somalia - 0.5 somalo
