Previous                 Philately Goes Bananas                 Next Anguilla Although bananas are an important part of the economy on many Caribbean islands, that is not the case in Anguilla where, despite the semi-arid climate, they are grown by families for domestic consumption, making use of water from washing and sinks. Date of Issue: November 23, 1970 Design: Bananas and Mangoes Series: Pictorial Definitives Date of Issue: May 25, 1987 Design: Old and New Markets Series: 20th Anniversary of Separation from St. Kitts-Nevis Bananas are also featured on the 80 cent denomination of the "Fruits and Nuts" Definitive issue of April 30, 1997. Previous                                                Next Return to the Banana Stamps from Around the World Index Page.