India 1957 Map of India and Ashoka Lion Capital
India · 1957 · 15 nP
This definitive stamp features a map of India, symbolizing the nation's unity and geography. In the upper left corner is the Ashoka Lion Capital, the national emblem of India, representing sovereignty and peace. The denomination is in Naye Paise, reflecting the decimalization of the Indian currency which began in 1957.
Issued as part of the first definitive series after India decimalized its currency, this stamp represents a key moment in the country's post-independence monetary history. The design combines modern cartography with an ancient symbol of Indian heritage.
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Photogravure
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