This historic 10c stamp from Rwanda celebrates the nation's 1962 independence and features a portrait of the country’s first president, symbolizing the birth of the new republic. The design includes a stylized map of Africa with “R” marking Rwanda’s location, rendered in elegant mint-green and brown tones. Issued shortly after independence, it is a highly collectible emblem of early Rwandan nationhood. Printed by Courvoisier S.A., it is prized for its crisp engraving and political significance. Perfect for African independence, political history, and post-colonial era collections.