NIUAFO'OU 1993 SPECIMEN 15 STAMPS COLOR PROOF SHEET
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    The history of postage stamps from Niuafo'ou, also known as Tin Can Island, is unique and intriguing, reflecting the island's geographical isolation and the creativity of its postal services. Niuafo'ou is part of Tonga, located in the South Pacific Ocean, and it gained fame for its unconventional mail delivery system.

    The island's first postal services began in the early 20th century, but due to the lack of a natural harbor and the surrounding treacherous coral reefs, traditional mail delivery methods were impractical. In 1882, an innovative solution was devised: mail was placed in sealed tins and thrown into the sea, where strong swimmers would retrieve or deliver them to and from passing ships. This method earned Niuafo'ou the nickname "Tin Can Island."

    The first stamps specifically issued for Niuafo'ou were released in 1983, commemorating the unique "Tin Can Mail" system. These stamps were issued by the Tonga Post Office but were inscribed with "Niuafo'ou" to distinguish them. The designs often featured local culture, wildlife, and scenes depicting the tin can mail delivery method, making them popular among philatelists.

    In 1983, Niuafo'ou issued its first series of stamps under the title "Tin Can Island," including various themes such as traditional Tongan culture, local fauna, and significant historical events. These stamps were designed to celebrate and preserve the island's unique postal heritage. The stamps continued to draw attention to Niuafo'ou's distinctive mail delivery system until the late 1990s, when regular postal services became more established and the need for tin can mail diminished.

    Throughout the years, Niuafo'ou's stamps have captured the imagination of collectors worldwide due to their distinctiveness and the fascinating story behind their issuance. While the traditional tin can mail system is no longer in use, the stamps remain a testament to the island's innovative postal history and its cultural identity within Tonga.

    Today, Niuafo'ou's stamps continue to be sought after by collectors who appreciate the blend of history, culture, and ingenuity that they represent. The story of Tin Can Island and its unique approach to mail delivery remains a remarkable chapter in the annals of philately.


      Niuafou (tong. Niuafo'ou) is an island in the Niuas group of the Tonga Archipelago (Eng. Good Hope island) (Kingdom of Tonga). The historical names of the island are the Island of Good Hope and Tin Can island. The northernmost island of the Kingdom of Tonga. It is located 337 km northwest of the Vavau Islands and 640 km north of Tongatapu.

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        1 Geography

        2 History

        3 Population

        4 See also

        5 Notes

        6 Links


    Geography

    Map of Niuafou


    Niuafou is a volcanic island with an area of 50.27 km2. The highest point of the island reaches a height of 250 m (not far from the place named Mokotu). There are two freshwater lakes on Niuafou. The largest is Vai—Lahi (located in the crater of the volcano). It has three small islands. The second lake is Vai-Sii (or Vai-Mataaho). Nyuafou is covered with dense forest. In the northern part of the island, at an altitude of 40 meters, there is an airport.

    History


    The island was discovered by Dutch travelers Jacob Lemer and Willem Schouten in 1616, who named it the Island of Good Hope.


    Several volcanic eruptions have been recorded on the island. In the XIX century, they occurred in 1814, 1853, 1867, 1886 and 1887. The eruption of 1853 completely destroyed the settlement of Ahau (25 people died). The eruptions of 1912 and 1929 destroyed the settlement of Futu. In December 1946, 1300 inhabitants were evacuated from the island to Eua, and until 1958, the island was uninhabited. The last eruption was recorded in 1985.

    Population

    The flag of Niuafou


    In 2006, the population of Niuafou was 646 people[1]. All settlements are located in the northern and southern parts of the island. There is an airfield

    on the Niuafou. See also


        List of islands of Tonga


    Notes


    Geohive: Tonga. Accessed: October 14, 2012. Archived on July 1, 2016.


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