This vivid 2½ pence commemorative stamp was issued by Ghana in 1959 to mark the Second Anniversary of Independence, celebrated on March 6, 1959. The design beautifully highlights traditional Ghanaian communication instruments — the talking drums and the elephant horn, symbolizing cultural identity and national pride. A figure playing the horn appears in stylized outline, while the drums dominate the center in striking blue against a golden background. The Ghanaian flag is displayed at the lower right, representing the young nation’s sovereignty.