Guinea

The Republic of Guinea gained its independence in 1959. All stamps have REPUBLIQUE DU GUINEE in the frank. For meter stamps that came into use before 1959, see FRENCH WEST AFRICA.

1. Satas “D” (MV). [$25]

Upright frank with simulated-perforation outer border with breaks in the sides.

M# with “SD” prefix.

TM: straight line

V/F:

★000F

2. Havas “M” (MV), 1961. [$25]

Wide frank with double outer frame line.

A. M# with “M” prefix

B. M# with “MG” prefix

TM: straight-line

V/F:

★000F

3. Satas (MV), 1996 or earlier.

Post Office stamp.

Frank similar to Type 1 but slightly wider and without breaks in the sides.

"POSTES" at bottom above the meter number is straight rather than curved

Two meters reported, numbers G1842 and SJ 1844.

TM: SC

V/F:

000 oo