Stamps from Benin catalogue

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Benin is a country in West Africa and has been issuing stamps since 1976. When the region was a French colony, stamps were also issued with the mention 'Benin' (1882-1894). More

Benin is a country in West Africa. In November 1975, the country adopted the name 'Benin'. Previously, the country was known as the 'Republic of Dahomey', after it gained autonomy as a former French colony in 1958 and (full) independence in 1960.

The name 'Dahomey' refers to the Kingdom of the same name, which covered a vast area in West Africa in the 17th century. In 1892, part of this area became a French colony, for which both the names 'Benin' and 'Dahomey' were used. In 1899 the region became part of French West Africa (Afrique-Occidentale française).

Stamps were issued in the colonial period from 1892 to 1958 with the mention 'Benin' (period 1882-1894) or 'Dahomey' (1899-1958), and by the Republic of Dahomey from 1960 to 1975. The stamp issues of Dahomey - as a colony and republic - are listed under 'Dahomey' in Lastdodo.

Watermarks
Watermarks
Filigree
Wasserzeichen

F – A filigree fut utilisé for the timbres du Bénin.
E – One watermark was used for Benin.

NL CARTOR (multiple)
E CARTOR (multiple)
F CARTOR (multiple)
D CARTOR (more)

F En vigueur à partir du April 15, 1985.
E In effect from April 15, 1985.

F Filigree normal (droit).
E Watermark normal (upright).

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