Leeward Islands

FIRST STAMPS ISSUED 1890.
CURRENCY
1890, sterling.
1951, 100 cents = 1 West Indian dollar.
On 25 February 1890 the governor of the Leeward Islands requested a uniform issue and the stamps of Antigua, Dominica, Montserrat, Nevis, St Christopher and Virgin Islands were superseded by a general issue for all. 		 

General issues were used concurrently with specific issues, which began again in 1903, until 30 June 1956 (in Dominica only until 31 December 1939 when it was transferred to the Windward Islands). General issues withdrawn and invalidated on 1 July 1956.

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