Senegal year 1960 Fauna – Birds postage stamps MNH
The 1960 Senegal “Fauna – Birds” issue is one of the early and highly sought-after definitive sets issued by the newly independent Republic of Senegal.
Here are the key details about this colorful and popular philatelic series:
🇸🇳 Senegal 1960 Fauna – Birds Issue
This set was part of an ongoing series celebrating Senegal’s wildlife, and the “Birds” set is specifically notable.
| Feature | Details |
| Official Name | Birds from the Fauna of Senegal (Series of 1960-1963) |
| Issue Date (First Values) | November 19, 1960 |
| Total Stamps in Initial Set | 5 (though often combined with later values from 1961 and 1963) |
| Theme | Tropical African Birds (Fauna). This is a popular thematic issue. |
| Designer/Engraver | The stamps were designed by Charles Mazelin and printed using the photogravure technique. |
| Michel-Nummer (Mi. Nr.) | The core 1960 set is generally listed as Mi. Nr. 239-243 (Scott Nos. C26-C30 are often associated with this series, sometimes including the later 1961 and 1963 values). |
Specific Birds in the Set (1960-1963 Values)
The set features several stunning depictions of West African avian life. The most commonly referenced stamps and their Michel numbers are:
| Denomination | Common Name (Michel/Scott) | Michel-Nummer (Mi. Nr.) | Catalogue Number (Scott) |
| 50 Fr. | Northern Carmine Bee-eater | Mi. Nr. 239 | C26 (Airmail) |
| 100 Fr. | Abyssinian Roller | Mi. Nr. 240 | C27 (Airmail) |
| 200 Fr. | Violet Turaco | Mi. Nr. 241 | C28 (Airmail) |
| 300 Fr. | (often not listed in the core 1960 set) | Mi. Nr. 242 (1963) | C29 (Airmail) |
| 500 Fr. | African Fish Eagle | Mi. Nr. 243 | C30 (Airmail) |
Note: Due to the complexity of former French colonies’ issues and the airmail designation on some values, catalogue numbers can vary, but the Mi. Nr. 239-243 is the most common reference for the primary set.
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