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Sri Lanka 1972 Republic Inauguration, Map and Flag

Name: Sri Lanka 1972 Republic Inauguration, Map and Flag
Brand: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka · 1972 · 15c

This stamp commemorates the inauguration of the Republic of Sri Lanka on May 22, 1972. The design features a map of the island nation, with the national flag, known as the Lion Flag, superimposed over it. The text 'ශ්‍රී ලංකා ජනරජය' (Republic of Sri Lanka) is inscribed in Sinhala script.

Issued to mark the country's transition from the Dominion of Ceylon to the independent Republic of Sri Lanka, adopting a new constitution and severing its final colonial ties to the British monarchy.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

maps flags politics national-symbols

Catalog Numbers

sg538

scott488

michel486

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.