historical · Southern Africa
Bechuanaland Protectorate (BEC)
1 series · 4 pieces · 1 with images
100% of Bechuanaland Protectorate pieces in collection (4 / 4)
Series complete 1 · partial 0 · wanted 0 · of 1 series
StatusNo longer exists
Period1885–1966
CapitalMafeking / Gaborone
LanguageEnglish
CurrencySouth African pound / rand
First emission1 June 1966
Succeeded byBotswana (BWA)
AssociationThe Botswana Scouts Association
The issuing authority
The Bechuanaland Protectorate issued stamps from 1888 until Botswana became independent in 1966. BotswanaPost is the successor administration.
Scouting
Bechuanaland Protectorate is a historical postal entity. Scouting in the successor territory is organised by the Botswana Scouts Association.
