King George V Definitives

Ceylon · 1912 · 2 Cents

This definitive stamp features a left-facing three-quarter portrait of King George V, set within an ornate frame. The design, known as the 'Downey Head' profile, was common across the British Empire during this period. The country name 'CEYLON' is inscribed at the top, with 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' below, and the denomination '2c' is shown in the bottom corners.

Issued during the early reign of King George V, this stamp represents the height of the British Empire's influence in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). These definitives were workhorse stamps used for everyday postal needs across the colony.