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1961 Sierra Leone commemorating its independence in 1961

Vintage postage stamp from Sierra Leone, commemorating its independence in 1961 and featuring Sir Milton Margai. 
    It is a 6 pence lilac and grey stamp. 
    The design includes the Coat of Arms, specifically a lion. 
    The text on the stamp reads "INDEPENDENCE 1961" and "SIERRA LEONE SIR MILTON MARGAI".
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1964 Sierra Leone postage stamp featuring Sir Milton Margai, the country's first Prime Minister. 
The stamp is a decimal surcharge issue. It was originally printed in 1961 with a value of 6 pence (6d) as part of the Independence series but was later overprinted with a new value of 20 cents (20c) when Sierra Leone decimalized its currency in 1964. 
Key Features of the Stamp
    Subject: Sir Milton Margai (18951964), a medical doctor who led Sierra Leone to independence from the UK on April 27, 1961.
    Vignette: A lion, symbolizing the country's name (Sierra Leone means "Lion Mountains").
    Inscription: "INDEPENDENCE 1961" across the top and "SIERRA LEONE" at the bottom.
    Surcharge: The orange-brown "20c" overprint covers the original "6d" denomination. 

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