French Guinea Stamps
French Guiana, located on the northeastern coast of South America, is an overseas department and region of France. Its postal history is intrinsically linked to the French colonial administration, with stamps initially issued under the general issues of French Colonies before transitioning to definitive issues specific to the territory.
- Issued stamps
- 1892–1944
- Region
- Africa, West Africa
- Currency
- XOF
- Languages
- French
- Issuer type
- Colonial postal administration
- Part of
- France
About French Guinea stamps
The primary language appearing on the stamps is French, reflecting its status as an integral part of the French Republic. As a department of France, its postal system is fully integrated into La Poste, and it uses the Euro currency.
Further reading: Wikipedia
Inscriptions to look for
Words printed on the stamp that point to this issuer. Search any of them in the issuer directory.
- GUINEE FRANCAISE
- GUINEE
How to identify French Guinea stamps
- Look for the inscription 'GUINEE FRANCAISE' or 'GUINEE' on the stamp.
- Early issues are often French Colonies stamps with a 'GUINEE FRANCAISE' overprint.
- Note the currency, which would typically be in Francs (centimes and francs) during its colonial period.
Popular series
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Navigation and Commerce
1892-1900s
Overprinted stamps of French Colonies, featuring allegorical designs representing navigation and commerce, with 'GUINEE FRANCAISE' overprint.
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Colonial Type 'Groupe'
1906-1930s
Definitive series common to many French colonies, depicting various local scenes, portraits, or allegories, specifically inscribed 'GUINEE FRANCAISE'.
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Exposition Coloniale Internationale, Paris
1931
Commemorative issues for the Paris Colonial Exhibition, often featuring a common design for French colonies with specific country inscription.
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French West Africa General Issues
1944
Towards the end of its distinct philatelic period, French Guinea began using general issues for French West Africa, sometimes with specific overprints.
Value overview
Typical ranges as orientation, not prices for a particular stamp. Condition, variety and demand decide the value of your copy; for current asking prices, check listings or the app.
- Common stamps
- €0.50–€10
- Scarce stamps
- €50–€500+
Common stamps are readily available and inexpensive. Higher values are found in complete sets, specific printings, or stamps with rare cancellations or errors. Early overprints on French Colonies stamps can also command higher prices.
Catalogs. French Guinea stamps are listed in the major world catalogs: Scott, Michel and Stanley Gibbons. Catalog numbers and groupings differ between them; the Stamp Identifier app shows the numbers it can find for your stamp.
Questions about French Guinea stamps
French Guinea stamps are postage stamps issued for the French colonial territory of French Guinea, located in West Africa, between 1892 and 1944. They reflect the administrative and postal history of the region under French rule.
The value of French Guinea stamps varies. Common issues are generally inexpensive, ranging from €0.50 to €10. However, rare stamps, complete sets, specific printings, or stamps with errors or rare cancellations can be quite valuable, potentially fetching €50 to over €500. Condition plays a significant role in their market value.
You can identify French Guinea stamps by looking for the inscription 'GUINEE FRANCAISE' or 'GUINEE'. Early issues are often French Colonies stamps with this specific overprint. A photo in the Stamp Identifier app gives a first identification; check the catalog number in a specialised catalog before relying on it.
French Guinea stamps are comprehensively listed in major international stamp catalogs. You can find them in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, Michel, and Stanley Gibbons catalogs, typically under 'French Guinea' or within sections dedicated to French Colonies or French West Africa.
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