Issued in 1962, this 10 centimes stamp from the République Rwandaise celebrates the nation’s independence from Belgium. Designed and printed by Courvoisier S.A., it features a portrait of Rwanda’s first President, Grégoire Kayibanda, symbolizing the birth of the new republic. To the right, a green silhouette of the African continent bears a bold white “R” marking Rwanda’s position, with “1962 Indépendance” inscribed below. The stamp’s elegant geometric border and dignified composition make it a key historical issue marking Rwanda’s emergence as an independent state.