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1981 Sri Lanka Census of Population & Housing
common1980-2010

1981 Sri Lanka Census of Population & Housing

Sri Lanka · 1981 · 0.50 Rupee

The stamp features a stylized map of Sri Lanka filled with numerous human faces and small houses, representing the population and housing. The denomination '.50' is in the upper left, and 'SRI LANKA' is in the upper right, along with text in Sinhala and Tamil. The bottom text reads 'CENSUS OF POPULATION & HOUSING 1981'.

This stamp commemorates the 1981 Census of Population and Housing in Sri Lanka, a vital national undertaking to gather demographic and housing data essential for planning and development.

Printing Method

Offset

Catalog Numbers

scott660

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75
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.