Papua New Guinea 2011 Flora – Cocoa stamps MNH
That is another great choice from Papua New Guinea’s Flora series, focusing on one of its most important agricultural exports!
In 2011, Papua New Guinea (PNG) issued a set of stamps dedicated to the Cocoa Plant and the production of cocoa (Theobroma cacao).
🍫 PNG 2011 Flora – Cocoa Stamps
This set, which was released as a strip of four stamps and also available in a Souvenir Sheet (MSS), illustrates the life cycle and product of the cocoa tree.
| Denomination | Theme/Image Description | Scott Catalog No. (approx.) |
| 85t (Toea) | Cocoa Flower and Tiny Pods on the trunk (Cauliflory) | 1563 |
| K3 (Kina) | Green/Unripe Cocoa Pods | 1564 |
| K3.70 (Kina) | Ripe Cocoa Pods (often yellow/red) | 1565 |
| K6 (Kina) | Open Cocoa Pods showing the beans (for fermentation) | 1566 |
Series Details
- Year of Issue: 2011
- Set Size: 4 individual stamps (often sold in a sheet of 4)
- Souvenir Sheet (MSS): The four stamps were also released in a decorative mini-sheet format.
- Theme: This issue highlights the significant role that cocoa farming plays in the economy of PNG, particularly in the coastal and island regions.
This “Flora” series focusing on cash crops (like Oil Palm, Coffee, and Cocoa) is very popular with collectors who specialize in agriculture or food-related topics.
