King George VI Registration Stamp

Mauritius · 1950 · 10c

This stamp features a portrait of King George VI, facing left, within an ornate frame. The design is inscribed with 'MAURITIUS' at the top and 'REGISTRATION' at the bottom, with the denomination '10c' in the lower corners. It was issued specifically to pay the fee for registered mail.

Issued during the reign of King George VI, this stamp is part of the broader series of British colonial issues from the post-war era. Registration stamps were a common type of postal stationery used throughout the British Empire to ensure the secure handling of mail.