Senegambia and Niger Stamps
Senegambia and Niger refers to a short-lived federation in West Africa, primarily encompassing the territories of modern-day Senegal and Niger. This entity existed briefly in 1980, following the dissolution of the earlier Mali Federation, and its postal issues reflect the transitional period under French cultural and administrative influence.
- Issued stamps
- 1903–1903
- Region
- Africa, West Africa
- Currency
- XOF
- Languages
- French
- Issuer type
- Historical postal administration
- Part of
- French West Africa
History and background
Stamps from this era typically feature French as the official language, often commemorating pan-African themes or shared regional heritage. The federation's existence was ephemeral, meaning its philatelic output is limited and marks a specific, brief administrative phase between broader West African unions and subsequent independent postal administrations.
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.
- SENEGAMBIE ET NIGER
How to identify them
- Look for the overprint 'SENEGAMBIE ET NIGER' on stamps originally issued for French Colonies.
- Verify the year of issue (1903) as this was the only year stamps were issued under this name.
- Examine the design, which typically features common French colonial definitive types like 'Navigation and Commerce' or 'Mouchon'.
Popular series
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Navigation and Commerce
1903
Overprinted stamps of French Colonies featuring allegorical figures of Navigation and Commerce, common for French colonial issues.
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Mouchon Type
1903
Stamps featuring the 'Mouchon' design, a common definitive series for French colonies, overprinted for Senegambia and Niger.
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
- €5–€50
- Scarce stamps
- €100–€500+
Stamps from Senegambia and Niger are generally scarce due to the very short period of issue. Values are higher for mint condition and specific overprint varieties. The limited number of issues contributes to their collectibility.
Catalogs. Senegambia and Niger 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 Senegambia and Niger stamps
Senegambia and Niger stamps were issued for a short-lived French colonial federation in West Africa during 1903. They are typically French colonial stamps overprinted with 'SENEGAMBIE ET NIGER'.
Due to their extremely brief period of issue (only one year), Senegambia and Niger stamps are considered scarce and can be quite valuable, especially in good condition or for specific varieties. Common stamps might fetch €5-€50, while rare examples can exceed €500.
You can identify Senegambia and Niger stamps by looking for the specific overprint 'SENEGAMBIE ET NIGER' on French colonial definitive stamps, primarily from 1903. A photo in the Stamp Identifier app gives a first identification; check the catalog number in a specialised catalog before relying on it.
Senegambia and Niger stamps are listed in major international stamp catalogs such as Scott, Michel, and Stanley Gibbons, usually found under French Colonies or specific West African sections.
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