Mauritius Post Office Stamp, 500 CFA francs

 299,00

  • Faithful replica of the world’s rarest stamps
  • Commemorates a philatelic legends from 1847
  • Limited‑edition release in the “World’s Most Valuable Stamps” coin series

“Carum est, quod rarum est”
(“What is rare is precious”)
Latin proverb

Issuer: Republic of Cameroon
Metal: Ag 999
Dimension: 50,00 mm
Manufacturer: Mennica Polska
Decoration: digital printing, laser frosting, microprinting
Weight: 17,50 g
Face value: 500 CFA francs
Quality: proof
Year of issue: 2025
Mintage: 558 pcs

Description

In 1847, two stamps inscribed “POST OFFICE” — One Penny and Two Pence —
were issued in Port Louis. Of the 500 copies of each denomination, only 26 or 27
are known to exist today, depending on the source. Most remain in museum and royal
collections, which is why they appear on the market extremely rarely. This silver coin
preserves the original colours and typography, highlighting one of philately’s most
coveted subjects.

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