1991-92 Latvia, 43 Mint Stamps

Latvia’s First Stamps of Freedom: 1991–1992 Full Year Sets

In 1991, Latvia did something it had not been able to do for more than fifty years: it issued its own postage stamps as an independent nation.

After decades under Soviet control, Latvia restored its independence in August 1991. Almost immediately, the country turned to its postal system to assert sovereignty in a visible, everyday way. New stamps replaced Soviet designs and carried Latvia’s name, symbols, and history back into international mail streams.

This offer includes complete mint stamp sets from 1991 and 1992 - the first two full years of Latvian stamp issues since independence.

The 1991 stamps focus on national identity. Designs feature the restored Latvian coat of arms, the national flag, and maps of Latvia itself - clear statements of statehood issued at a pivotal moment in European history.

In 1992, Latvia expanded its program. Stamps commemorated cultural heritage, historic architecture, and key moments from Latvia’s past, signaling a return to normal postal operations while reinforcing a national story that had been suppressed for decades.

Together, these two years document the rebirth of a modern European nation, told through stamps created during a time of political uncertainty, economic transition, and renewed independence.