Western Africa
Benin (BEN)
36 series · 80 pieces · 36 with images
0% of Benin pieces in collection (0 / 80)
Series complete 0 · partial 1 · wanted 35 · of 36 series
StatusCurrent state
CapitalPorto-Novo
LanguageFrench
CurrencyWest African CFA franc
First emission16 August 1976
Scouting since1932
AssociationScoutisme Béninois ↗
The issuing authority
Benin issued its first postage stamps in 1892. They are produced by the national postal administration. The capital is Porto-Novo. Current issues are denominated in West African CFA franc.
Scouting
The national Scout organisation is Scoutisme Béninois, with origins in 1932. It is the body recognised by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (member since 1964).
Series
African Jamboree, Jos, Nigeria
Surcharge on the African Jamboree design
Scouting 1982
15th Benin Boy Scout Jamboree, Savalou, Benin
Scouting 1994
Surcharges (1996)
Surcharges (1997)
Animals Fauna (2002)
Parrots (2002)
Animals Fauna (2003)
Birds (2003)
Dogs (2003)
Dinosaurs (2005)
Scouting (2005)
Animals Fauna (2006)
Butterflies (2006)
Nature of Africa (2006)
Animals Fauna (2007)
Scouting (2007)
Cars (2007)
Fire-brigade (2007)
Mushrooms (2007)
Owls (2007)
Animals Fauna (2008)
Mushrooms (2008)
Scouting (2008)
Butterflies (2008)
Chess (2008)
Famous People (2008)
Flowers and Plants (2008)
Overprint BENIN
Chess (2015)
Scouting (2017)
Scouting (2018)
Scouting (2023)
