Penang 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Malaysia · 1953 · 10 Cents
This stamp from Penang, issued in 1953, commemorates the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. It features a regal portrait of the young monarch within an oval frame, flanked by the denomination and crowned with the imperial crown. The stamp also bears the text 'CORONATION 2ND JUNE 1953' and 'MALAYA PENANG'.
Issued across the British Commonwealth, this stamp celebrates the ascension of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne, marking a significant moment in post-war British and Commonwealth history and symbolizing the continuity of the monarchy.
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