Papua New Guinea – Scott # 424a
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1975 Independence miniature sheet featuring Papua New Guinea’s flag and national emblem on Pacific map backgrounds. Traditional tapa borders symbolize unity and heritage. Printed by Note Printing Branch, Melbourne. Mint, never hinged.
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Description
Issued in 1975 to commemorate Papua New Guinea’s independence, this elegant miniature sheet features two se-tenant designs symbolizing national unity and identity at the dawn of a new era.
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Left stamp (7t): Shows the national flag of Papua New Guinea superimposed on a map of the Pacific region.
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Right stamp (30t): Depicts the national emblem—a bird of paradise above a traditional spear and kundu drum—over a blue ocean map.
Both designs are bordered by traditional tapa cloth motifs, representing the blending of ancient heritage and modern nationhood. The issue bears the single-word inscription “INDEPENDENCE”, marking the official separation from Australian administration on September 16, 1975.
Printed by the Note Printing Branch, Melbourne, this sheet is a landmark piece for collectors of Commonwealth independence issues and Pacific history.
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