Postage stamps of Afars and Issas (1967–1977).

Stamps from Afars and Issas (Postage stamp / Airmail stamp / Tax stamp)

In 1896, this territory became a French colony under the name "French Somali Coast", before becoming an overseas territory and taking the name French Territory of Afars and Issas in 1967, while retaining its own stamps. In 1977, the country gained independence under the name Republic of Djibouti.