Issued on 14 March 1983, this striking $1 commemorative stamp from Kiribati marks Commonwealth Day. The design features a map of Kiribati and neighboring Pacific territories, including Tuvalu, Tokelau, and the Cook Islands, set against vibrant shades of blue representing the vast North Pacific Ocean. The Kiribati national emblem appears at the upper right, while the Commonwealth globe symbol shines in gold at the lower left. The map highlights the scattered atolls and islands that make up the Republic of Kiribati, emphasizing its wide oceanic spread across both sides of the Date Line and the Equator.

This stamp celebrates Kiribati’s connection to the global Commonwealth community and its geographical uniqueness as a nation spanning immense ocean distances.