Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 1947 King George VI Definitive Stamp, Polonnaruwa Statue
Sri Lanka · 1947 · 2 Rupees
This 2 Rupee definitive stamp from 1947 features a portrait of King George VI in the upper right corner. The main design depicts a detailed statue, likely the Gal Vihara Buddha statue from Polonnaruwa, a significant historical site in Sri Lanka.
Issued during the final years of British colonial rule in Ceylon, this stamp showcases both the reigning British monarch and a prominent cultural heritage site of the island, reflecting the dual identity of the colony shortly before its independence in 1948.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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