Burma Independence Commemorative, Chinthe

Burma · 1948 · 3a

This stamp commemorates the independence of Burma from British rule. The central design features a Chinthe, a mythical lion-like creature, which is a common guardian of temples and pagodas in Burma. The inscription 'INDEPENDENCE 4th JANUARY 1948' is prominently displayed at the top.

Issued on January 4, 1948, this stamp marks the exact day the Union of Burma became a sovereign republic, officially ending the British colonial period that began in 1824.