Burma 1970 Centenary of Telegraphs

Burma · 1970 · 15 Pyas, 50 Pyas

This two-stamp set commemorates the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the telegraph in Burma. The 15 Pyas stamp depicts a telegraph key and a map of Burma, while the 50 Pyas stamp shows a modern teleprinter machine, illustrating the evolution of communication technology over a century.

Issued in 1970, this set highlights a key technological milestone from the colonial era under the post-independence socialist government, emphasizing national progress and modernization.