Sri Lanka 1 Rupee Definitive, Coat of Arms
Sri Lanka · 1972 · 1 Rupee
This definitive stamp features the national emblem of Sri Lanka, which was adopted in 1972. The central element is a golden lion passant holding a sword, surrounded by petals of a blue lotus, all within a border of rice grains. This design represents the nation's sovereignty, prosperity, and Buddhist heritage.
Issued in 1972, this stamp marks the year Ceylon became a republic within the Commonwealth and officially changed its name to Sri Lanka, breaking its final colonial ties to the United Kingdom.
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