Notable Guyana Postage and Revenue Stamps

Historic Stamps of Guyana (Formerly British Guiana)

Postage Stamps

• 1852 One‑Cent Black Magenta – Unique, world’s most valuable stamp.
• 1862 Four‑Cent Magenta – Rare pink‑magenta issue.
• 1911 King George V Definitives – Series with multiple denominations.
• 1966 Independence Series – Depicts Demerara Harbour Bridge and national symbols.
• 1980 Birds of Guyana – Colorful avian-themed set.
• 1992 Cricket World Cup – Commemorative issue.

Revenue Stamps

• 1853 One‑Cent Revenue – Fiscal use on legal documents.
• 1908 George V Revenue – Denominated series.
• 1921 Arms of British Guiana – Coat‑of‑arms design.
• 1938 Crown – Symbolic crown motif.

These represent only a fraction of the hundreds issued over more than a century.