BENIN

400fr: this lovely 1999 fauna series from Benin features endangered species from around the world with range maps; seen here is the Tiger, a top predator in SE Asia and as far north as Siberia

BENIN

15fr: This issue features a traditional mask, a tapestry design and a local species of bird, the Fiery-breasted Bush Shrike

BENIN

200fr: this 1988 issue celebrates the 125th anniv. of the Red Cross

BENIN

50fr: the elusive Rockfowl is pictured on this 1996 avian issue

BENIN

40fr: this 1975 cultural issue features local dance with bamboo poles

BENIN

300fr: this 2010 issue celebrates the 50th anniv. of independence of Benin, showing the evolution of the national flag from 1960.

BENIN

150fr: this issue celebrates the 30th anniv. of the OAU, with multi-hued flags of member states at right

BENIN

10fr: this Olympic issue celebrates Benin's athletes participating in the Moscow games, in 1980

BENIN

50fr, 60fr, this 1980 cultural issue shows local ethnic dances

BENIN

200fr: this colorful issue celebrates a Lions Club conference of 1996 and shows symbols of this civic org.

BENIN

300fr: this colorful 1994 issue celebrates World Cup Soccer, showing the trophy surrounded by flags. In 1994 the USA hosted the games for the first time ever.

BENIN

15fr: this WWF issue shows the Roseate Tern, a migratory species which was widely hunted in the past century. It breeds in Europe and winters in the tropics and Africa.

BENIN

100fr: this 1995 fauna issue shows the Leopard, which can be found in the northern parks of Benin, including the Pendjari

BENIN

150fr: this lovely 1999 fauna series from Benin features endangered species from around the world with range maps; seen here is the Jaguar, the top predator in Central and S. America

BENIN

150fr: this 1997 series shows the history of ships; pictured here is a typical Greek merchant ship. This stamp was postmarked in Cotonou.

BENIN

125fr: this 1991 issue shows the country's profile with its flag and celebrates its 31st anniv. of independence

ALGERIA & BENIN

African traditional objects are shown on these two issues:
20: a brightly woven Algerian cloth design
15fr: this issue shows a traditional carved percussion instrument "tam tam"

BENIN

175fr, 300fr: Rotary Intl. is celebrated on this 2005 issue showing a stylized map of Benin

BENIN

190fr: this 1991 issue shows a kaleidoscope of images from Benin, and celebrates the diversity of cultures of Africa; this stamp bears a clear town cancel from Cotonou

BENIN

90fr: the Philexfrance Philatelic Expo. is featured on this 1982 issue, showing older issues and the tricolor