7500 PG: 50th Anniv. of United Nations, 1995 (with flag of Guinea-Bissau with UN emblem). Recently, this country changed its currency from the peso to the West Africa (CFA) franc for greater monetary union with neighboring francophone states such as Senegal.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
IVORY COAST / Cote d'Ivoire
50f Mask of the Wambele or "Sorcerers Society" in a procession scene, issued in 2000. This mask is typical of the Senufo ethnic group of N. Cote d'Ivoire and S. Mali. The mask pictured is intricately carved on two sides, showing open animal mouths, possibly crocodiles, though the painted spots would suggest leopards. (Click on stamp to enlarge the image)
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Ivory Coast
RWANDA
20f, 50f: Struggle against Erosion: this 1982 series highlights a critical problem facing modern Rwanda -- high population density and a largely agricultural economic base have meant that crops are now planted on most accessible land in this hilly nation. Erosion is a constant threat, and dikes and terraces, pictured here are two measure which aim to mitigate soil loss.
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Rwanda
MAURITIUS / Ile Maurice
R2 Ecology: this stamp shows the Common Mynah, an Asian bird not native to Mauritius, but which was introduced in 1763 by the French to control a Red Locust infestation. Introduced species often bring unintended consequences on islands such as the decline, displacement or extinction of native species through competition.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
RWANDA
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Rwanda
SENEGAL
SOUTH AFRICA / Afrique de Sud
Non-denominated (Airmail Small letter rate): from a strip showing native birds, here the Blue or Stanley Crane in flight, issued in 2008
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Birds,
South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA / Afrique de Sud
Non-denominated Airmail Postcard stamps: the entire set shows the "big five" here you can see the white rhino and lion. Issued 2008.
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Fauna,
South Africa
ZIMBABWE
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