Sri Lanka 1949 Independence Commemoration Set
Sri Lanka · 1949 · 4 cents and 5 cents
This set of two stamps commemorates Ceylon's independence in 1949. The 4-cent stamp features the national flag of Ceylon, while the 5-cent stamp depicts a portrait of D.S. Senanayake, the first Prime Minister of Ceylon.
Ceylon gained full independence from British rule on February 4, 1948, becoming a dominion within the British Commonwealth. These stamps celebrate the first anniversary of this significant event.
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