Burma 1954 New Currency Issue, 15 Pyas

Burma · 1954 · 15 Pyas

This stamp commemorates the introduction of a new decimal currency system in Burma. The design features a prominent Chinthe, a mythical lion-like creature commonly seen guarding the entrances of pagodas and temples, set against a decorative background. The denomination of 15 Pyas is displayed in both Burmese and English numerals.

Issued in 1954, this stamp marks Burma's post-independence monetary reform, transitioning from the old system of rupees and annas to the new decimalized kyat and pyas, which remains the country's currency today.