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Penny Red
The first postage stamp of Mauritius, issued in 1847
The Mauritius “Post Office” one-penny stamp, commonly known as the Red Penny, was issued in September 1847. Featuring Queen Victoria in profile, it was printed in orange-red and engraved by Joseph Osmond Barnard. Only 500 copies were produced, making it one of the world’s rarest and most celebrated postage stamps.
- Mauritius Exclusive
- First Release 24 September 2026
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauritius_%22Post_Office%22_stamps
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