Ghana year 1964 Olympic Games Tokyo stamps set MNH In 1964, Ghana issued a vibrant and highly collectible set of stamps for the XVIII Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. This set is particularly noted for its varied denominations and for featuring a mix of action-oriented sports imagery and national symbols. Set Details & Catalog Information The main issue consists of 7 stamps. Like many other countries during this era, Ghana also released these in both perforated and imperforate formats to appeal to specialized collectors. Date of Issue: October 25, 1964 Scott Catalog Numbers: #179–#185 Stanley Gibbons Numbers: SG 347–353 Michel Numbers: #188–#194 Watermark: Star and “G” Multiple Stamp Subjects & Values The denominations are in the pre-decimal currency (Pence and Shillings). ValueSubjectDesign Features1pHurdlesAthlete clearing a hurdle2½pRunning (Sprinting)Group of sprinters on a track3pBoxingTwo boxers in a match4pBroad Jump (Long Jump)Athlete in mid-air6pSoccer (Football)Player kicking a ball1s 3pTorchbearerRunner carrying the Olympic flame5sOlympic & Ghana FlagsThe Five Rings and the Ghana National Flag Souvenir Sheets & Varieties Souvenir Sheet (Scott #185a): Ghana issued a popular souvenir sheet containing three of the values (typically the 6p, 1s 3p, and 5s). It is often found with a decorative margin featuring the Tokyo Olympic emblem. Imperforate Variations: The entire 7-stamp set exists in an imperforate version. While the perforated set is common, the imperforate set is rarer and carries a higher premium. First Day Covers (FDC): FDCs for this set are highly sought after by “postal history” collectors, often featuring a special Tokyo-themed cachet (illustrated envelope).