Tokelau
Stamps consecutively numbered |
Tokelau (previously called the Union Islands) consists of three tropical coral atolls, located in the Southern Pacific Ocean.
Stamps of Gilbert & Ellice Islands were used from 1911 to 1925, and Stamps of the Samoan Islands were used from 1925 to 1948.
Tokelau became a Dependency of New Zealand on 1st May 1946. |
| 1948 First Pictorial Definitive Issue:
Views and Maps of the Three Islands, Inscribed "Tokelau Islands" |
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½d. Atafu Village & Map
1d. Nukunonu Hut & Map
2d. Fakaofo Village & Map
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| 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II |
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3d. Brown
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| 1956 Pictorial Definitive Surcharge |
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1s. on ½d. Atafu Village & Map
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| 1966 New Zealand Postal & Fiscal Arms Surcharges |
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6d. Light Blue
8d. Light Emerald
2s. Light Pink
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In 1967 Decimal Currency was introduced, and in 1977 the stamp inscriptions
were changed to "Tokelau".
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