Mauritius King George VI Definitive

Mauritius · 1950 · 10c

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George VI, the reigning British monarch at the time. The design is framed with ornate scrollwork, with the country name 'MAURITIUS' at the top and the denomination '10c' at the bottom. This issue was part of a series used across the British Commonwealth.

Issued during the late colonial period, this stamp reflects Mauritius's status as a British Crown Colony. The portrait of King George VI symbolized the island's connection to the British Empire before its move towards independence.