King George V Definitive Stamp

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika · 1922 · 1 Shilling

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, set within an ornate oval frame. The design is notable for its use of the 'Multiple Script CA' watermark, a security feature common to British colonial issues of the period. The denomination '1 SHILLING' is prominently displayed at the bottom, with 'KENYA AND UGANDA' inscribed in an arc at the top.

Issued under the joint postal administration of Kenya and Uganda, this stamp reflects the British colonial presence in East Africa during the early 20th century. The series was later overprinted for use in Tanganyika after it became a British mandate.