# AC436 - 12/2/1966, Barbados, Independence
Cover Celebrates Barbados Independence
This cover commemorates the independence of the nation of Barbados. After being a British colony for more than three centuries, Barbados achieved independence on November 30, 1966. The stamp featured on this cover was issued December 2, and it shows the coat of arms of the country. It was postmarked on the first day of issue. This cover is a neat way of marking the advance of Barbados to independence.
Cover Celebrates Barbados Independence
This cover commemorates the independence of the nation of Barbados. After being a British colony for more than three centuries, Barbados achieved independence on November 30, 1966. The stamp featured on this cover was issued December 2, and it shows the coat of arms of the country. It was postmarked on the first day of issue. This cover is a neat way of marking the advance of Barbados to independence.