Description: The stamp presents a detailed monochromatic scene centered around Nigeria’s early industrial tin mining industry. On the left side, a local laborer is depicted in profile while stooping down to wash and sift mineral deposits using a large, round pan. The background showcases a massive open-cast hillside mine with terraces cut into the earth, alongside industrial crane machinery and a crew of distant workers laying tracks. The name "NIGERIA" is printed in bold capital letters in the upper left corner, while a small banner reading "TIN" anchors the bottom frame. A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II inside a circular frame topped with the St. Edward's Crown rests in the upper right quadrant. The face value "2d" is prominently rendered in a bold serif font in the lower right corner. A heavy, dark circular postal cancellation swipe curves across the center of the artwork, indicating the piece traveled through the mail stream.
Circa: 1953-1958
Condition: Used - Hinged
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