Sri Lanka 2017 Vesak Festival

Name: Sri Lanka 2017 Vesak Festival
Brand: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka · 2017 · 12 LKR

This stamp commemorates the Vesak festival, the most sacred day for Buddhists, celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha. The design features a stylized depiction of a traditional Vesak lantern (Vesak koodu) and a lotus flower, both significant symbols in Buddhist culture.

Issued as part of Sri Lanka's annual series for the Vesak festival, this stamp reflects the deep cultural and religious importance of Buddhism in the nation.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

religion buddhism festivals vesak

Catalog Numbers

sg2195

scott1905

michel2148

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

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

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