Sri Lanka 1972 Republic Day Overprint
Sri Lanka · 1972 · 15c
This stamp features a 15-cent definitive from the 1966-1968 series, originally depicting a traditional Kandyan dancer's headdress. It has been overprinted in black with the text 'REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA 22 MAY 1972' to commemorate the country's transition from a dominion to a republic.
On May 22, 1972, Ceylon adopted a new constitution, formally becoming the Republic of Sri Lanka and severing its final colonial ties to the British monarchy. This overprint marked the significant political event.
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