Goulaivoini

Goulaivoini

Year
1973
Face Value
10
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
KM 151
Yvert & Tellier
KM 80
Stanley Gibbons
KM 132

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Pierrette Lambert
Goulaivoini (Gouloivoini), located on the southern coast of Grande Comore (Ngazidja), is known for its striking volcanic landscapes shaped by the activity of Mount Karthala. The coastal region features rugged basaltic rock formations, volcanic hills, and scenic ocean views looking out over the Indian Ocean, representing the wild, unaltered physical geography characteristic of the largest island in the Comoros Archipelago.

To showcase regional landscapes across the islands, the postal administration of the Comoros Archipelago (Archipel des Comores) issued a dedicated postage series (POSTES). Designed by P. Lambert, this 10-franc blue-bordered stamp depicts a general view of Goulaivoini (Goulaivoini: Vue Générale) on Grande Comore, capturing the coastal waters, foreground trees, and volcanic hills rising in the background.