The Central African Republic has been issuing stamps since 1959. Before this, it was called Ubangi-Shari.

Ubangi-Shari became an autonomous state within the French Community and was renamed the Central African Republic on 1 December 1958. The Republic became fully independent on 13 August 1960.

From 4 December 1976 to 1979, the country was renamed the Central African Empire when President Bokassa crowned himself emperor. It issued stamps labelled Empire Centrafricaine in 1977.

In 1979 the name of the country was restored to the Central African Republic.

See also

  • Postage stamps and postal history of Ubangi-Shari

References



Central African Republic rare stamps for philatelists and buyers

Map of Central African Republic, Postal Passport Stamp, Travel Stamp

Postage stamps and postal history of British Central Africa Alchetron

Central African Republic Illegal Stamps

Postage stamp with Central African Republic flag. Vector illustration