Sri Lanka Definitive Stamp - Postage Due

Sri Lanka · 1979 · 5c

This definitive postage due stamp from Sri Lanka features a simple, functional design. The denomination '5c' is prominently displayed in the center within an ornate circular pattern, with the value also written in Sinhala and Tamil scripts. The words 'POSTAGE DUE' are inscribed at the top, clearly indicating its purpose.

Issued in 1979, this stamp was part of a series used to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of a mail item, a common postal practice worldwide during this period.