Cambodia 1957 Buddha Semi-Postal Stamps

Cambodia · 1957 · 1.50r + 50c, 2.50r + 50c, 3.50r + 50c

This semi-postal set features three different depictions of Buddha statues from Cambodian art. The designs showcase a seated Buddha, a standing Buddha, and a Buddha head, highlighting the nation's rich religious and artistic heritage. The stamps carried a surtax, with the additional funds raised intended for charitable purposes.

Issued in 1957, these stamps reflect the cultural identity of the Kingdom of Cambodia under King Norodom Suramarit, a period of relative peace and national development before the turmoil of later decades.