Togo (republic)

For issues of the German, Britsh and French occupation and French mandate eras, see Togo (1888-1957)

Togo became an independent republic in 1956 (République Togolaise). its first stamp as an independent country was issued showing a woman holding the new flag. It was inscribed REPUBLIQUE AUTONOME DU TOGO. 
 * In 1957, The former British Togoland joined the newly created Ghana. The rest of Tog became a semi-independent state within the French Community.
 * The first airmail issue was released in August 1957 commemorating the first anniversary of autonomy.
 * In 1958, Togo voted to become independent and stamp inscriptions became REPUBLIQUE DU TOGO. Togo did not become truly independent until 1960. Note that the 1957 definitive series was reissued with this new inscription in 1959 with changed colors.
 * "POSTES" followed by the year date was added to stamps about 1996.



Official issues

 * In 1991, a series showing the national arms in a circle and additionally inscribed "OFICIEL" were relased.



Postage dues

 * In 1957, a set was issued featuring the Kokomba horned helmet inscribed REPUBLIQUE / AUTONOME DU / TOGO.
 * In 1959, the design was altered, now reading just TOGO.
 * In 1964-65, small format seashell designs similar to those used for the definitive series were released, inscribed REPUBLIQUE DU TOGO.
 * In 1969-70, four values showing market crops were issued.
 * In 1981, a series of four stamps showing market scenes was issued.



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