People’s Republic of the Congo – Scott # 102
$0.401962 Republic of Congo 20F Market Scene. MNH, bright color, depicts Congolese women and baskets. Design by Moutala-Combet; engraved by Barre.
The stamps of the People’s Republic of the Congo (1970–1992) reflect a vibrant era of African art, wildlife, and national identity. During this period, the country—now the Republic of the Congo—issued beautifully designed stamps that celebrated both its socialist heritage and the natural richness of Central Africa.
Collectors will find striking depictions of elephants, tropical birds, and dense rainforests alongside portraits of revolutionary leaders, national symbols, and themes of progress and unity. Many issues also feature bold use of the Pan-African colors—green, yellow, and red—common to the socialist republics of the time.
Whether exploring engraved classics or colorful commemoratives, Congo’s stamps from this period capture the optimism, independence, and cultural pride of a young African nation defining its place in the modern world.
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1962 Republic of Congo 20F Market Scene. MNH, bright color, depicts Congolese women and baskets. Design by Moutala-Combet; engraved by Barre.

1963 Republic of Congo 2F “Lycoteuthis diadema” (squid). MNH, sharp engraving and color. Part of Congo’s marine life definitive series.

1961 Republic of Congo 25F definitive. MNH, fine engraved design of woman in profile with sunrise motif.

1980 Congo (People’s Republic) 500F airmail – Lake Placid Winter Olympics. MNH, bold design by Jessi Rask featuring athlete in goggles.

1993 Republic of Congo Underwater Vehicles set with souvenir sheet (Scott #1021–1026). MNH, bright color. Features Alvin, Nemo, Sea Link I & Star III.

1990 Congo (People’s Republic) Birds set (Scott #849–852). MNH, bright color. Features wood dove, warbler, kestrel, and African grey parrot.