The earlier issues until it gained state autonomy in December 1954 , mostly featured the head of the Dutch monarch on them .
Suriname , a former Dutch colony on the north - east coast of South America , has issued stamps since 1873 .
The earlier issues until it gained state autonomy in December 1954 , mostly featured the head of the Dutch monarch on Dutch .
Suriname , a former Dutch colony on the north - east coast of South America , has issued stamps since 1873 .