King George V 1 Shilling, Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika · 1922 · 1s

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, set within an ornate oval frame. The design is part of the widely used 'Key Plate' or 'Key Type' series, with the country name inscribed at the top and the denomination 'ONE SHILLING' at the bottom.

Issued for the combined territories of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika, this stamp reflects the British colonial administration in East Africa during the early 20th century. The 'Key Plate' design was a cost-effective method used across the British Empire.