Burma Independence Commemorative Issue, 1948

Myanmar · 1948 · 3 Annas

This stamp commemorates the independence of Burma (now Myanmar) from British rule. The design prominently features a map of the newly independent nation, overlaid with the Burmese flag, symbolizing national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The denomination is shown in both Burmese and English script.

Issued on January 4, 1948, this stamp marks the exact day the Union of Burma became an independent republic, formally ending over a century of British colonial administration.