Congo stamps year 1965 International Co-operation Year

Congo Dr. year 1965 stamps International Co-operation Year MNH**

The stamps issued by Congo in 1965 to commemorate the International Co-operation Year appear to refer to the stamps issued by the Republic of Congo (Kinshasa), which is the country now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

The set is generally listed in stamp catalogs as:

Number of Stamps: A set of 6 values (stamps), with some sources also mentioning a set of 4 stamps with specific designs.

Theme: The stamps honor the United Nations’ designation of 1965 as the International Co-operation Year.

Designs: The set features illustrations of various fields of international cooperation and national development, such as:

The ICY (International Co-operation Year) Emblem (Shaking hands in a wreath).

The Port of Matadi

The Katanga Mines

A Barrage/Dam (likely representing hydropower)

Note: The political entities in the region were in flux during this period. “Congo (Kinshasa)” later became Zaire and is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), while “Congo (Brazzaville)” is the separate country officially named the Republic of the Congo. The stamp issue is generally attributed to Kinshasa/DRC.