Myanmar 1946 Victory Issue, 1 Rupee

Myanmar · 1946 · 1R

This stamp is part of the 'Victory' issue released after World War II. The design features a prominent Chinthe, a mythical lion-like creature, which is a common guardian symbol seen outside pagodas and temples in Myanmar. The denomination is 1 Rupee, overprinted on the previous Japanese occupation issue.

Issued in 1946 under the British Military Administration, this set marked the return to British colonial rule in Burma following the end of the Japanese occupation during World War II.