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common1945-1980
Sri Lanka 1972 Republic Inauguration
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, overlaid with the national flag and the date of the inauguration. The denomination is 15 cents.
Issued to mark the historic moment when Ceylon adopted a new constitution, became a republic, and changed its name to Sri Lanka, severing its final colonial ties to the British monarchy.
Printing Method
Offset
Catalog Numbers
sg578
scott503
michel506
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$1Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$1Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$1Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
