The Islamic Republic of the Gambia is the smallest country in mainland Africa. It is surrounded by Senegal and a has small piece of coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. In 1965, the Gambia gained independence from the United Kingdom. The economy of the country is based on farming, fishing and tourism. More than one third of the population live below the breadline.
The first stamps are known as the Cameos from the embossed profile of Queen Victoria.
Early stamps always showed a British monarch, but since independence local leaders or politicians have appeared on the stamps.
1937
Coronation Series
SG # 147
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 148
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 149
Unused (Hinged)
1938
Various Scenes Series Featuring King George VI
SG # 152b
Used (Hinged)
SG # 154
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 154a
Unused (Hinged)
1953
Coronation Queen Elizabeth II Series
SG # 170
Unused (Hinged)
Various Scenes Series featuring Queen Elizabeth II
SG # 171
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 172
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 173
Used (Hinged)
SG # 177
Used (Hinged)
SG # 178
Used (Hinged)
1966
Churchill Commemoration Series
SG # 230
Unused (NH)
1976
Bicentenary of American Independence Series
SG # 349
Used (Hinged)