Ceylon King George V 2 Cents, Carmine

Sri Lanka · 1912 · 2 Cents

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, set within an ornate oval frame. The design is part of the widely used 'Mackennal' head series, common across the British Empire during his reign. The country name 'CEYLON' is inscribed at the top, with 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' below, and the denomination '2 CENTS' is at the bottom.

Issued during the British colonial period when Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon, this stamp reflects the island's status as a key part of the British Empire under King George V.