Sierra Leone year 2001 stamps African Butterflies – Acraea ranavalona MNH
Sierra Leone issued a set of stamps and souvenir sheets in 2001 featuring various African butterflies. The $Acraea ranavalona$ butterfly is the central figure on one of the pieces in this issue.
Here are the details for the stamp featuring the $Acraea ranavalona$ butterfly:
🦋 Sierra Leone 2001: African Butterflies Issue
The $Acraea ranavalona$ stamp was typically issued as part of a larger presentation, often a miniature sheet (souvenir sheet) or a set of multiple values, all dedicated to African butterflies.
| Detail | Information |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Issue Year | 2001 |
| Theme | African Butterflies |
| Featured Butterfly | $Acraea ranavalona$ (often stylized as Acraea ranaualona on some listings) |
| Format | The butterfly is usually featured on one stamp within a miniature sheet (souvenir sheet) or as a single stamp in a longer series. Miniature sheets typically contain one or more unique, high-value stamps with a decorative border. |
| General Description | The design features a realistic, multi-colored illustration of the $Acraea ranavalona$ butterfly, a species known for its orange, black, and white patterns, often shown resting on a leaf or flower. The stamp would include the country name “Sierra Leone” and the year “2001.” |
| Denomination | Specific denominations vary, but stamps featured on miniature sheets from this era often carry a higher value compared to definitive stamps (e.g., higher Shilling or Leone denomination). |
