This 35 FCFA postage stamp from the Republic of Niger, issued in 2014, beautifully depicts millet (Le Mil) — one of the nation’s most vital cereal crops. The design showcases tall green stalks topped with golden millet heads set against a soft, pastoral Sahelian landscape with distant hills and a winding river, symbolizing life and sustenance in the arid region.

Millet holds deep cultural and economic importance across Niger, being a staple food adapted to harsh climates and a symbol of resilience in the Sahel. This issue celebrates agricultural heritage and food security, aligning with Niger’s focus on rural development and self-sufficiency.